Love your running? Could you be someone to inspire new beginners? You may be just the person to lead a group! Enthusiastic, supportive of beginners, some running experience with a bit of free time and willing to attend a one day accredited course. The aim of Run in England is to get more people active and running together. Our website has more details how to get involved as a leader and as a group member: http://www.runinengland.co.uk/

Run in England is currently looking for leaders to set up and assist with groups across Greater Manchester, these can be done at anytime in numerous locations depending on the individual leaders involved e.g. groups after/during school, at lunchtime, at work, at local parks, cafes, supermarkets, leisure centres... the list goes on!

So far we have several dates for our Leadership in Running Fitness course where leaders receive training:

Dates & Venues:
03/10/2010 Sportcity - Manchester
16/10/2010 Radclyffe Athletics Centre, Oldham* (*subsides now available for people living outside of Manchester for this course only!)
27/02/2011 Sportcity - Manchester

Time: 9am till 5pm
Price: £90**
And remember "you don't need speed to lead"!

** Volunteers living or setting up/assisting with groups in the borough of Manchester will not have to pay, only people who are keen to get involved or show an interest in setting up/supporting a group will have their course paid for.

For volunteers wanting to set up groups outside Manchester and who do not live in Manchester the team are working with GreaterSport and the other local authorities to gain some funding and to set up more courses in other areas which are subsidised. So soon we hope we can reduce the price for other volunteers.

Once qualified the volunteers can apply to be leaders and they get a free membership to Run in England: (costs £25 for self employed people)
Marketing tools to assist in setting up a group and attracting new members. Help and support as needed. Membership of a national organisation with Head Office, Area and County support. Help in setting up your first group. Public Liability insurance cover for you and your group. Services for your members. Run in England Members technical t-shirt, both in men's and women's styles. Run in England Leaders Top. Run in England online shop. Water Bottle. Training Log Books for your group. Discounts negotiated on your behalf

For more information about Run in England, about how to book on the LiRF course and on becoming a leader, please contact: Tina Beresford - Greater Manchester Activator for Run in England. tberesford@runinengland.co.uk or call 07889 178 547