PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Set up in 2011 initially as a 'pathway' group for new or novice runners and joggers, into the wider local running community. We have strong links with our friends at The Dorset Doddlers RC, Blandford Hash House Harriers, North Dorset Tri Club and The Blandford parkrun. We also periodically organise 15 week Couch to 5K courses. Our main aim remains to simply encourage and promote an enjoyment of running for local people, in a friendly atmosphere, with a focus on new runners. As such, we operate on the following basis.. We are a Social Beginners and Improvers Run Group rather than a traditional running club. Group Membership is FREE to join, as are all our sessions. We’d just like you to wear our shirt (when available) .Operating costs are raised by a combination of sponsorship, fundraising and/or donations. We aim to provide a friendly and encouraging environment with a focus on new and novice runners. Our coaches will always try to ensure that our training sessions can accommodate all abilities. All members will be treated equally and respectfully. Less able runners will not be made to feel that they are either being waited for or holding up the proceedings. Headphones are NOT permitted to be worn during our group sessions. Summer Sessions . Mondays 6.30pm (inc. Bank Holidays) from April to September at Blandford Forum Recreation Ground in Park Road. Thursdays 7pm Out & About running activities starting at various locations in Blandford and the surrounding area. Winter Sessions October to March, training runs, around the town and under street lighting, these sessions are less suitable for absolute novice runners. We do not have a 'minimum standard' but we would suggest that a good starting point is to already be able to continually slow jog for 4 minutes then walk for 1 minute. If that seems a bit daunting, then please look out for one of our Summer Couch to 5K courses by following our runblandford Facebook Page. To comply with GDPR we do not operate our own digital membership system. You will then also have access to the runblandford Members Facebook group. Please complete the applicable sections below and press send(We won't share your contact details with any other 3rd parties, but we do share a list of our members names to Blandford Cricket Club to allow you access to their pavilion). NEW MEMBERS we look forward to seeing you. Declaration: (To be completed by everyone) I wish to join runblandford and by completing this form, I agree to abide by the principles and ethos of the group as set out above. I also understand that running is rigorous physical exercise and if I have any concerns about any medical condition which might interfere with exercising safely, I will seek advice from a relevant medical professional and then follow that advice.