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{"ID":502,"SpaceID":1,"PageID":9,"HasCommentsThread":false,"SeoTags":{"OpenGraphTags":[{"ID":"og:title","Name":"Beginners"},{"ID":"og:type","Name":"website"},{"ID":"og:url","Name":"https://www.royalwoottonbassetthounds.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Beginners"}],"NonOpenGraphTags":[]},"Path":"Beginners","Title":"Beginners","Author":{"ID":2,"Name":"Matthew Bather","CompanyName":null,"HasEmail":true},"Version":21,"IsDraft":false,"IsOldVersion":false,"PublicationDate":"30/12/2025 15:09","VersionDescription":"v21 - Matthew Bather","HideHeader":false,"IsFullWidth":false,"ThemeCode":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"JumpLinks":[],"Blocks":[{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12","Elements":[{"ID":1793,"Type":"IMAGE","Content":null,"ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"28px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"605px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":"https://www.royalwoottonbassetthounds.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/RWBHRC_Beginners_Course.png","ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":"white"},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":"white"},"Alignment":"centre","Position":"bottom","Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":"black","Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"28px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"605px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"22px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}},{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12","Elements":[{"ID":1794,"Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003ch3\u003eAn introduction to the Beginners 11-week Get Running programme\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to be able to run 3 miles? The Royal Wootton Bassett Hounds regularly \u0027run\u0027 beginners groups for anyone wanting to start running. Whether you want\u0026nbsp;to restart running and want to build up slowly, or are extracting yourself from the couch\u0026nbsp;and are taking your first running steps, this is the course for you!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no expected base level of fitness or required standard to start the course, merely a hope that once started you\u0027ll enjoy the whole experience.\u0026nbsp;You\u0027ll meet like-minded people who would also want to get fit, lose weight and get moving.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the eleven week course you should be able to run for 30-40 minutes (about 2.5 - 3 miles).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course involves running and walking. The initial sessions will start with walking as the major contingent, while gradually increasing the running component as the sessions progress. We\u0027ll go at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eyour\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;pace, and you\u0027ll be supported by a qualified run leader every step of the way.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to wear suitable clothing and shoes that will allow you run and walk comfortably for about half an hour. You will need to be in good health and we recommend having a medical check-up with your doctor. You must be 18 years old or over.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWANT TO SIGN UP?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmark\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur next course starts on Monday 12th January 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo sign up go to\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.royalwoottonbassetthounds.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=215\u0022\u003ehttps://www.royalwoottonbassetthounds.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=215\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/mark\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMEDICAL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou need to be in good general health.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHave a medical check-up with your doctor if you have any health reasons which may affect your ability to take part in the course.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCLOTHING/SHOES\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRunning shoes. (these should be bigger than usual, allow thumb width at the back)\u003cbr\u003e(To start with standard trainers will do for a couple of sessions)\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMedium/thick socks.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLong trousers, leggings or shorts\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHigh visibility top. (pref. shower proof)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThin gloves (if cold)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCap, buff, beanie (if cold)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA small water bottle.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGenerally speaking it is better to have several thin layers that you can remove.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA watch that has a stopwatch function, also a heart rate monitor is useful but not essential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eINVOLVEMENT\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWe meet at Royal Wootton Bassett Sports Association on a Monday evening at 6.30 pm. Please try and arrive 5-10 minutes beforehand so we can check you in.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSessions will last up to one hour, once a week, for 10 weeks after the initial registration and introduction only session in week 1.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf you can, we suggest that between each session you try to run-walk a total of 2-3 times a week for approximately 30 minutes duration. You will find these extra in-between training sessions will make each weekly session a lot easier!\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGENERAL\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou must Register for the course on our Events page\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf you require any further information please email \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:beginners@royalwoottonbassetthounds.co.uk\u0022\u003ebeginners@royalwoottonbassetthounds.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrior to running you should:\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrink plenty through the day.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEat a light meal at least 2 hours beforehand.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeedback from previous participants\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood pacing and encouragement from the Hounds helping!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat support from the hounds and the rest of the group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eInclusivity and friendliness of club members and participants\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriendly and encouraging helpers and coach\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery friendly team of helpers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe camaraderie and the fact that there were always lots of encouraging helpers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom start to finish it felt incredibly professional - and the hounds were massively supportive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoved the fact a lot of hounds helped out as it gave you a sense of how friendly the club was\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final question was - Would you recommend a friend to join this programme? 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