Beginners Info

We always recommend you check with your GP before you start exercising, but don't worry, lots of our runners feel this way before they start their running journey with B2R. We've helped thousands of people, just like you, to get running. The Beginners Course starts with very short, gentle runs, inside a playground or park space. We will increase these slowly each week, and before you know it, you'll be running 5k - yes, YOU!

Try to arrive about 10 minutes before the start time, so you can meet the Club Manager, Members and fellow Beginners. We'll then take you to the 'Cone Zone' which is the Beginners' training area.

After a group warm up, we start week one with 1min runs and 1.30min walks, all at your own pace in a safe, secure environment. We will then cool down together. You'll train with the same format each session for several sessions while you build up your fitness and confidence.

You don't need to rush out and buy any special running shoes or clothes. We do recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and a pair of trainers suitable for exercise along with a top to wear before/after the session and a bottle of water. There is no need to bring any money as your first session is on us.

Each session lasts approximately around an hour

If you have purchased the full course upfront, then you can continue to attend sessions as a club member until the end of the course at no extra cost.

If you have registered for a Free Taster session, to continue with the course, we ask that you become a club member before your next session.

Either way, you book into the sessions that you attend via our booking system and we do the rest!

At B2R we have a saying 'Start as a Team, Finish as a team'. Our Team Leaders are trained to keep the group running together at all times using various techniques. You will never run alone or get left behind. Everyone is rooting for each other to succeed, and we always start and finish each session together.

As a complete beginner, it's important to start your running journey on the right track. Before you lace up your running shoes, take a moment to assess your current fitness level. Listen to your body and understand your limitations. Remember, everyone starts somewhere, and it's perfectly fine to go at your own pace.

Setting achievable goals is key to staying motivated and making progress, having a clear goal in mind. And that's where we come in. Ensuring you start small and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your runs as you gain confidence and build endurance. We'll be here to advise and support you every step of the way.

If you are a Beginner attending our 10 week 0-5k course, it is based on 3 sessions a week. You should aim to attend club sessions twice a week, with 1 homework session to stay on track with the course. This will help you to maintain your fitness with the rest of your Beginners group as you progress session by session and week by week. It also means double the running fun a week with clubmates and friends!

If you can only attend one session a week or will miss a session every now and again, then speak to your Club Manager who will be able to help keep you on track to achieve that 5k goal with the rest of the group.

We realise that life sometimes gets in the way, so if you can only commit to one club session a week, or miss the odd one, that’s ok, we can set you some extra homework to keep up and you will always have access to our awesome team to keep you motivated!

It's just the beginning of your running journey! Your B2R Community is here to continue to support and motivate you.

First off, we'll hold a graduation ceremony for your group, to celebrate your achievements.

Then, you'll join our current members, where we will run a variety of 5k routes to put your new found running skills to good use and continue to have fun, too!. There are also plenty of longer distance options when you are ready for the next step.

Whatever you choose, we're right here for you.

All of our memberships allow you to attend ANY of our sessions, at ANY club. Anytime. For no extra cost!

Our All-Access memberships also receive exclusive discounts, priority booking to events and on joining a complimentary running accessory - your very own B2R Club running shirt!

All Access Memberships

Adult Monthly

• £19.99 per month - Bills one cycle at a time. First full period begins on the membership's start date. 30 days notice before next billing date required when cancelling.

Adult Yearly

• £219.99 every 12 months - Bills one cycle at a time. First full period begins on the membership's start date. 10 days notice before next billing date required when cancelling.

Over 65 Monthly/Full Time Student/Junior(14-18 years old)

• £16.00 per month - Bills one cycle at a time. First full period begins on the membership's start date. 30 days notice before next billing date required when cancelling.

Over 65 Yearly

• £159.00 every 12 months - Bills one cycle at a time. First full period begins on the membership's start date. 10 days notice before next billing date required when cancelling

Child Monthly (Under 14 years old)

• £8.50 per month - Bills one cycle at a time. First full period begins on the membership's start date. 30 days notice before next billing date required when cancelling.

Pay As You Run Membership

£6 per session, paid in advance via our online membership booking system.

We hope that you stay as a Club Member for years but we understand life sometimes changes.

At B2R we won’t lock you in to a long term contract. For our monthly memberships we ask for one full months’ notice should you need to leave. You will then unless specifically requested otherwise, be moved to our Pay As You Run membership. So you can continue to be a part of our community and come back anytime.

Should you be injured and unable to run we do offer a paused membership option of £5 per month for up to 3 months after which your membership can either be cancelled or reinstated at your request.

You can manage your membership via the 'My Account Management' portal or by emailing us at: membership@beginners2runners.co.uk

Yes! We have runners of all levels and abilities in our clubs and everyone is welcome. If you can already run a minimum of 5k, then you can come on down to any of our sessions to try us out for free. Our clubs will always have a 5k or fun alternative and depending on the session, many of our clubs will also have groups running up to 10k on a club night, or groups training together to go even further!

You can find out more here