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“I started running during 2020 lockdown at the age of 64. My progress was slow and I found motivation wasn’t easy, so I searched for a local running group. Jog On was recommended. I joined their Summer Fun drop in sessions in 2021 to see if I liked it and found such wonderful support, and encouragement, that I signed up for the 5-10k running course.
My first 10k was at Lee Valley in 2021 and both Heather and Erica were there cheering us on. Not only have I made lots of friends, my fitness improved so much that I felt able to tackle a half marathon, completing my first one in October 2022. In March 2023 I knocked 4 whole minutes off my original 10k time. Has joining Jog On helped? My results speak for themselves. Bring on the next challenge!”
“Jog On has turned my dread of running into my favourite hobby. I started in the 5-10K group and completed my first 10K race and loved it. I then moved on to 10k and Beyond and entered my first half marathon.
Next came the ultimate challenge – the London Marathon in 2023. Erica and Heather wrote me my own marathon training plan which helped me prepare perfectly for the big day. I completed it in a great time.
I now know I can run whatever race I want thanks to the support and guidance from these two inspiring ladies.”
“I was SO nervous to join a C25K running group. In week one we all tried hard to say who was the least fit! The course has been one of the best things I’ve done, gaining a great group of new friends and working with Heather and Erica, who teach us great running tips and their humour and smiles make each run seem so easy. Go for it – I did!!”
“I joined Jog On during a career break, whilst I had lived in Berkhamsted for over 15 years – I really only knew a few faces from the kids playground. Jog On not only became a key part of my weekly routine, but introduced me to some great new friends. After 2 rounds of 5-10k, I asked whether it was possible to set up a new group – the 10k improvers and by the beginning of the next term it was up and running! I couldn’t recommend Jog On enough – whether you are a beginner or looking to get a PB on your next marathon – there’s something for everyone, and always with a laugh.”
“I’ve been running at the same ploddy speed for years but was keen to see if I could go a bit faster so I joined JogOn’s 10k Improvers course. The sessions are run enthusiastically by Erica and Heather with a great mix of fun, technique, hills and sprint reps. Aside from getting fitter, having fun, getting muddy and meeting lots of people I’ve managed to knock more than 5 minutes off my previous best half marathon time and incorporated the sessions much more in to my training. I’d highly recommend JogOn if you want to get better at running!”
“If I’d asked past Nigel, when doing my 1st parkrun at Aylesbury, if future Nigel would return there 6 years later and do it again as his 160th parkrun as part of a 21 mile run, I think I’d have given up then in part dread and part hysterical laughter
Over 10,850 km later, and 100+ other races done from 5k’s to Marathons, none of it would have ever happened if I hadn’t responded to a Jog On Facebook post advertising their Couch to 5K course while I sat comfortably on the sofa at Christmas 2016. On this one occasion, Facebook was good for my future mental and physical health.”
If you have any questions about Jog On and our courses, please drop us a line at jogonrunning@hotmail.com
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