Been thinking about joining a virtual running club, as I can't commit to set training nights of a local club.
Looked at a couple on-line and "UKnetrunner" seems to fit the bill. However, before considering joining, was wondering if anyone else on here is a member (or a member of another virtual club)?
What are the benefits of joining, apart from £2.00 off race entries?
Cheers folks!
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It seems that some people don't get the point of an online club when you're paying the money but not getting benefit of weekly training sessions, but if the training sessions don't fit in with your schedule then you're a bit screwed! I still want the £2 discount on races (I'm doing so many at the mo) & also the feeling of belonging.
Thanks K8.
I think you've hit the nail on the head - it's not just the £2 discount, it's a feeling of wanting to belong to something (albeit "virtual").
Thanks.
Cheers
If you want the £2 discount why not just join a local real club, even if you do not attend the training sessions. You wil meet members at the race and hopefully get newsletters etc and I am sure you will be able to attend occasionally.
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£30 (Purple Patch) and £37 (UKnetrunner) to join a VIRTUAL club?
You could join a real one for a lot less (mine is £15 per year). You don't have to go to all training sessions - just go as much as you want to/can.
You'll meet other runners who might also want to run at times other than club sessions that would suit you.
BOTF is right. I've been at a club for 5-6 years, and we've apaprently had membership from 100-200 in each of those years, yet most weeks it was the same 20-30people turning up.
Then you'd marshall the yearly half marathon or something and find a bunch of people you'd never seen who'd been members for years!
I paid £25 for PP which seemed in line with a lot of clubs (yours aside Wilkie!), not sure if I'll renew at £30 though.
Didn't RunBritain used to have one for about £9?
K8greene,
Yes, RunBritain was about £12 IIRC and I jpined that one BUT I don't think you get UKA license anymore. Not sure. My renewal is up in a couple of days (apparently) and I've heard nothing.
BOTF,
Fair point.
Personally, i feel that it just wouldn't really feel "right" to join a "real" running club and just not turn up now and again. Maybe thats why I joined a virtual one.
Wilkie,
Do you want a new virtual member?
New members are always welcome - virtual or otherwise.
We have members who NEVER come running, or to the social events - but they always pay their subs promptly.
Apologies for the plug, but there aren't many offering an actual online club (lots offering virtual 'races'), so wanted to direct those that might be looking for a club that offers training input in this direction: we-run.co.uk/virtual-running-club/