I just wanted to encourage any new runners, people returning to running like myself, to join their local club if it is something they are considering.

I attended my local club last night, the road-running section of Scunthorpe & District AC, and what a great experience it was. I was made to feel very welcome, and running within a large group will certainly help boost confidence or banish any fears you may have as you'll find other runners at a similar pace to yourself no matter how fast or not so fast you may be!

We completed 3 loops including a nice steep hill, which if I was by myself I would probably have attempted only twice, but feel great for having done so.

I'm now going to make sure i'm a regular at the club as i'd love to recapture my former fitness to then attempt some fell races.

So as a particular shoe manufacturer say, 'just do it'!

Cheers, Ian