The advantages of group running 1260x542
6 May 2013

The advantages of group running

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Running training doesn't have to be a lonely pursuit. Andrew Cate offers his list of 10 benefits from group running.


Running training doesn't have to be a lonely pursuit. Running in groups is seeing a rise in popularity, and there are plenty of good reasons why. Online personal trainer Andrew Cate offers his list of 10 benefits from group running.

1. Safety - It's important to feel comfortable when you go outside, and running with a group can dramatically increase your personal level of safety.

2. Training compliance/group support  Knowing you are part of a team can reduce the likelihood of you skipping a workout, as you won't want to let the others down.

3. Improved performance - Ask other experienced runners for tips on improving your technique, and try to keep up with the pace setters to boost your fitness levels.

4. Social interaction - It's a great way to meet new people with shared interests and shared experiences.

5. Inspiration
- Share in the stories and successes of other people, and learn more about how running adds to the quality and quantity of people's lives.

6. Variety - Combining individual training with group running on different days of the week offers a good form of variation, and can help to keep your mind and body fresh.

7. Competition - Running with and against other people can give you a target to aim for, and provides a little extra motivation to push yourself harder.

8. New events - You can take part in team events that may not otherwise be open to individual runners.

9. New scenery
- It's likely that group runs will take you to locations that you may not otherwise visit if you were training by yourself.

10. Added enjoyment - Having other people to talk to while you run can serve as a distraction from the challenges of exercise, making your run a more pleasant experience.

Does the thought of running in a group appeal to you? Have you ever run in a group before?


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