Fitness guru and leading personal trainer CathyFaughey is launching the very first Run in England beginners running group inNottingham on November 23^rd . Run in England is a new scheme from England Athletics designed to makerunning accessible for all and Cathy is working in partnership with them toencourage, support and guide beginner runners within the West Bridgford area ofthe City.

The new Run in England group will meet every Mondayevening at Cathy’s new premises 117 Trent Boulevard (left hand side ofPierrepont Deli) at 7.00pm from November 23^rd and is geared at men and women looking to improve their health and fitness; each session is£3.00.  Cathy is keen to point out that you do not need any previous experience of running “The new beginners’ running group is for absolutely ANYONE who is interested in learning to run, itdoesn’t matter if you have never even ran for a minute -  we have a week by week structured programme to help you reach your goals”.

Cathy has coached numerous complete beginner runners through to running their first 5 km, often going on to 10 km and further. Her new beginners group will provide participants with everything they need to know to achieve their goals.  Each week there will be a training run plus information on nutrition, stretching, shoes,safety, cross training, what to eat, what to wear, avoiding injury, events and much more.  Each session will alsoinclude strengthening and stabilising exercises as well as other forms or cardio exercise and group members will take home handouts on specific subjects as well as a training programme to complete between sessions.  Once the group is established Cathy ishoping to work in conjunction with Holme Pierrepont Running Club to integrate these new runners into a traditional club setting.  Cathy commented “Our aim is to get people to a standard where some may want to progress to a club environment where they can compete,Holme Pierrepont offers that opportunity – it’s my job to help these newrunners take their first step in running for fitness”.

Jayne Lloyd, County Activator for Run in England said:“Cathy  is so totally committed tothis new scheme and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and enjoyment ofrunning, she is a highly respected and highly qualified personal trainer who has years of experience  incoaching beginners”

Run in England is rolling out hundreds of new groups across England in the next few month and will provide a welcoming social environment for beginner runners in which people of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels can participate in running to improve their health and well-being.  They are currently looking for people to become run leaders by taking a one day Leadership in Running Fitness Course with the goal of establishing their own learn to runcourses.

Chief Executive of England Athletics Mike Summers explained, “Running is ahugely accessible and enjoyable way of getting active and keeping fit. We want to be able to offer groups that meet people where they are – in their local area, at their level of ability and at the times that are convenient for them.As people progress they may want to join a running club but this is about helping people to take their first steps in the sport without any pressure orexpectation, while offering them a good level of support and encouragement. Weexpect many people to join the groups will come along not considering themselves to be ‘runners’ at all.”

If you would like more information about Cathy’s Runin England Group contact her on 07816584 229 or e-mail y4fitness@yahoo.com

Formore information on Run In England call Jayne Lloyd on 0115 9607912 or see www.runinengland.co.uk.

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Cathy Faughey

Dubbed "Nottingham's Fitness Guru" by theNottingham Evening Post and "Inspirational" by clients, Cathydelivers outstanding results using cutting-edge fitness and nutrition that'sbased on science. Even clients who have 'tried it all before' with diets, gymsand slimming clubs have achieved fantastic results with Cathy's method ofpersonal training. You are supported all the way not just during your personaltraining sessions but with gentle reminders between sessions and advice toimplement at home.

Run in England

Runin England is England Athletics’ national running network based upon the existingrunning clubs structure and the highly successful Women’s Running Network.

Runin England is based on the philosophy of locally accessible running fir all,with groups being created for women, mixed-sex, schools, workplaces and families.  Working in partnership with clubs and communities RiE aims to provide a welcoming social environment in which people of any fitness level can participate at their own level and to offer achievable goals and activities to enhance health and life.  In partnership with existing running clubs RiE will offer both a competition and a progression route for those who wish to utilise it.