I think I want to run?

[bareblueskin.livejournal.com]

I am interested in learning to run as part of a group in the Cambridge/Somerville area. I have been searching for months for some sort of community group or paid program that offers a way for non-runners to get into the act through a couch to 5k type program. A friend living in Upstate NY joined a program through Fleet Feet Sports that had scheduled group runs along with runner support - experienced runners or trainers coaching her along - and working toward a community 5k.

I know there are many downloadable audio programs but I need the support of running buddies in person.

It seems to me that all the resources for runners in Boston are for people that already run. Any suggestions?

Comments

[freetobeme18.livejournal.com]

Check out Meetup.com and see if there's anything there. I know they have running groups, though I'm unsure of the skill/experience level if any that's expected of members; each group has a description that you can read to find out.

[dcltdw]

Oh right, there's the Davis Square Evening Runners or somesuch.