Why Join A Club?

Join a club, and you'll have plenty of like-minded people to share your hobby with, to encourage you when you can't be bothered, to help you when you are going wrong, and to help you push yourself to discover reserves you didn't even know you had. You'll also have people to compare yourself against and to pick up tips from. "It will give you training partners, increase your motivation, add competition opportunities, and give access to advice from experienced runners and coaches, which will all add up to make you a better, stronger, faster runner,"

Thinking of joining us ? ... Never run before? ... Worried you won't be able to keep up?

Well worry no more! Hayle Runners pride themselves in catering for all abilities, from complete novices to 5 minute milers. That's why we have 8 dedicated coaches. Three are especially devoted to non runners and will give you one to one training if you would prefer (all included in the membership fee). They will take you for walk/runs of increasing distance until you are able to run 5-6 miles comfortably. Then you can join in with the main group. We can also target races for you. If you've always wanted to run a Half Marathon or even a Marathon, we can help you get up to that distance and you will be guaranteed huge support on the race day and a friendly bunch of hayle runners waiting for you at the finish line.

The club meets at Hayle Rugby Club on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7pm and we also meet up on Sunday mornings for longer training runs (usually marathon training) 

Mondays We also provide swimming coaching !! Monday nights at 8.30 at St Ives pool, Alan Reid takes us for swimming lessons. In groups ranging from weak beginners to strong 400m sets 

Tuesdays We normally have 30-50 runners who split into 5 groups of differing abilities. We run between 2 and 7 miles. In the summer we concentrate on dune and beach runs as well as some quiet road running. There are also walk/run groups (of 2 or 3) who will do anything between 1 and 4 miles. In the winter we stick to road running through Hayle. Alternating between hill work and distance. The runs normally last an hour and there are changing rooms and showers available at the end and of course a bar ! 

To see a breakdown of the running groups and speeds/distances click here

Thursdays are as above but the majority of the club choose to attend our Level 3 coaches sessions at Carn brea. There we have 3 or more coaches who take groups of differing speeds over a selection of drills (Don't worry if this sounds a bit intimidating. Its not! Because we're running round in circles you run to your own pace with a group of runners of similar ability. If you'd prefer the social running, There is still the normal run from the rugby club. 

Sundays These runs start from one of the club members houses and are usually aimed at Marathon training. They increase by a mile a week starting from about 12 miles and getting up to around 21 miles. There are different ability groups and refreshments are provided around the course (and after) If you've got your eyes on a marathon, these runs are a must !

Races We take part in the Cornish Grand prix series which consists of 14 races varying from 5miles to Marathon distance. (See the list under "races") If you would like to take part in one, It couldn't be simpler. a month or so before a race, I come round the club with a clip board and ask you. All you need do is say "yes" and turn up on the day. I will arrange your entry and pick your race number up for you. You just come and find me at the Hayle check in desk and pay the race fee direct to me. This means that Hayle runners don't have to queue up like everyone else. (This service is unique to Hayle)  

Running Shoes The biggest mistake made by new runners is in buying their shoes. Unfortunately the large high street "sports" shops often don't have qualified assistances to check your running "gait" and recommend the correct shoes for you. We recommend The Cornwall Running Store at Wadebridge or Frank Elford in Plymouth. Both have a great knowledge in running shoes and will check your gait free of charge. (click on the links to visit their websites) 

If you've already bought your shoes, Don't worry. For the first few months when your mileage is low, they're not going to hurt. But as you progress over 5 of 6 miles, you'll need to get your gait analyzed. 

Still not convinced ? ... thinking of joining a different club ? Well here's 20 reasons why we're the best.

1, You'll never run alone .. that's a promise

2, Every runner waits for every runner to finish a race and cheer you in

3, All runners at races are given their race vests free of charge.

4, All runners are given free reflective vests for the winter.

5, Your race entry's are done for you. so no queuing !

6, We have 8 coaches. All available free of charge.

7, You'll get friendly advice on anything running related.

8, We run trips to the London Marathon and many other races.

9, We never run anywhere, where there isn't a bar at the end!

10, We organize marathon training and provide drink stops en route as well as bagels and coffee at the end !

11, We will keep all of your race times personal bests, produce tables to see how you're doing and Full race results.

12, Our website is second to none. It contains all the events taking place over the next 12 months, entry forms and races profiles to help you decide which ones to do. Coaching tips and advice as well as all the results (usually within hours of the race finishing)

13, We provide swimming coaching.

14, We also have a triathlon team

15, and a cross country team.

16, We put on extra social runs, usually as an excuse for a drink at the end !!

17, We have up to 7 guaranteed London marathon places (subject to raising money for our preferred charity)

18, We send our regular e-mails to keep you informed of what's going on as well as quarterly news letters.

19,  We are without a doubt the friendliest and most sociable running club in the county.

20, You get all this for just £15 a year !!

So what are you waiting for ... either e-mail me here or give one of us a ring (numbers on the homepage) and make this year the year you start getting fit !!

I look forward to seeing you

Craig Tonkin

(Club captain)