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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n

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Although we don’t offer specific beginners groups, lots of our groups do part walk and part run their routes. While a good starter would be to run a 5K comfortably, we also really want to encourage anyone that wants to run to take part.<\/p>\n

Please get in touch on contact@rundolliesrun.org.uk<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

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Our Dollies really are a wide ranging group of ladies. Ages range from 14 \u2013 70. Our joining age is 13 and over. However if you wish to join and are under 16 you will need to run with a parent (female!) or a responsible female adult known to your parents.<\/p>\n

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Most of our groups are currently mixed ability. The run leaders work hard to try to tailor every run to the needs and abilities of those attending. We want you to enjoy your runs, so please do talk to our run leaders with any requests!\u00a0<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is it hard work?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Sometimes!! Running is a physical activity and it will at times be a little difficult but our leaders have done this before and they are super-encouraging and friendly. We like to see our runners having fun and a chat as they go to take their minds off the hard work! If you are finding it particularly difficult on any week just have a quiet word with the leader either before or after a session.
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In order to progress more quickly it is good to run again in the week if you can, however many ladies only run at club sessions. We would advise not to try too hard when you are away from the group though \u2013 if you wish to go out on another night try repeating the same as you did with the group that week.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What speed ability groups will be available each week?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Subject to leaders’ availability we will aim to have groups ranging from 9\/10 minute miling to 14 minute miling available each week.
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Annual membership is \u00a310 plus admin fee for social members (unaffiliated) and \u00a335 plus admin fee for Welsh Athletics Affiliation membership. Please note this is is the cost for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Yes, you are more than welcome to try the groups for a couple of weeks before signing up for membership. If you would like to try a session please contact us beforehand. We’d love to meet you!<\/p>\n

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We’d recommend you bring:<\/p>\n