Running groups in Newham

Run in England project is an England Athletics community based running project that aims to give people of every shape, size and ability the chance to get active.

Week by week the project is gaining popularity and Newham is no exception with 9 running groups meeting weekly throughout the borough.

But in order to support these eager individuals in fulfilling their aspirations there needs to be a group of inspiration individuals that can lead the way. Could you be one of these people?

Join a running group or become a trained jog leader

As part of the Mayor's key election promises, the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics Games must deliver a genuine grass-roots sporting legacy of increased participation in sport and physical activity amongst Londoners.

To deliver the Mayor's vision of delivering a genuine grass-roots 2012 sporting legacy the right people with the right skills and qualifications must be in place.

Between now and March 2012 you can get yourself trained on the UK Athletics Leadership in Running Fitness course at a subsidised rate in exchange for volunteering hours committed within London.

To be in with a chance of being selected for one of these places, simply join one of Newham's running groups. The times are locations of the groups are detailed below:

Day and time	Venue	Cost	Leader
Sunday 10am-12 noon	Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Meet on the track	£2 per session	Bisi Imafidon 07979 261647
Monday 4-5.30pm	Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Meet on the track	£2 per session	Winnie Akyeampong 07947 256390
Tuesday 6-7pm	Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Meet on the track	£2 per session	Bisi Imafidon 07979 261647
Wednesday 5.30-6.30pm	Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Meet on the track	£2 per session	Bisi Imafidon 07979 261647
Monday 5.45-6.45pm	Newham Dockside 1000 Dockside Road, E16 2QU	£2 per session	Winnie Akyeampong 07947 256390
Wednesday 12noon-1pm	Newham Dockside 1000 Dockside Road, E16 2QU	£2 per session	Winnie Akyeampong 07947 256390
Saturday 10-11.30am	Central Park, E6 Meet at Central Park Cafe	£2 per session	Bisi Imafidon 07979 261647
Saturday 10-11.30am	Wansted Flats, E12 Meet Harrow Road changing pavillion	£2 per session	Rob Parfrey 07971 174696
Saturday 10-11.30am	West Ham Park Meet South Gate entrance off Portway	£2 per session	Jane Ithier Aimee 07983 313146

For further information about any of Newham's running groups and the UK Athletics Leadership in Running Fitness course, contact Bisi Imafidon on 07979 261647.