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

[cthulhia]

The Somerville Road Runners Bur-Run on Mondays is pretty relaxed. Just give them a heads up that you're new.

Sometime this or next month, there'll be a healthworks'-based running training on the Tufts track, around the same time on Mondays. Because it's outside, it may be open to non-members.

Otherwise, check the bulletin board at Marathon sports, which usually provides a lot of community contact info.

Most local 5K runs are also walks. I run slowly enough that this is very helpful for me.