Any advice for a newbie???

SeeEmRun2012
SeeEmRun2012 Posts: 94
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone!
Recently I started a workout group in my local Philly area (Philly runners group) and there have been quite a few people who have joined which is GREAT! However, this is the first time I've done something like this and i'm looking for a little advice about what you guys all think would make this group awesome and keep everyone coming back and get others to join as well.

Facts:
It's totally free
Its open to anyone
It's not just for People who run marathons, but also people who are looking to have workout buddies
The meetings are held different days so that everyone can come according to busy schedules

Any HELPFUL advice is greatly appreciated!!! Thanks Guys!

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  • allishaFaye
    allishaFaye Posts: 53 Member
    encourage all members to have a my fitness pal account so everyone can be encouraged when they arent able to meet in the days..
    have one person each meet bring a new idea to the group, and most importantly dont give up!
  • Prozack1964
    Prozack1964 Posts: 318
    welcome here and hope you have a great day
  • littlegem1536
    littlegem1536 Posts: 1
    Welcome!! I'm new too! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you. :bigsmile:
  • AnarchoGen
    AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
    ok I can only give you 1 idea and that is because I'm a Marine veteran....

    military theme event!!

    Schedule an event at a local park, get a park map, make markers of each exercise you will do at that "station"
    As a group, do 8 stretching and 8 warm up exercises

    The group will run together to each station and perform an exercise.

    flutter kicks
    bear crawls
    8 point pushups
    mountain climbers
    scissor kicks
    star jumps
    crunches
    leg lifts
    arm circles
    P.O.W.'s
    etc.....

    end with a cool down :)
    hope that gives you some ideas
  • SeeEmRun2012
    SeeEmRun2012 Posts: 94
    ok I can only give you 1 idea and that is because I'm a Marine veteran....

    military theme event!!

    Schedule an event at a local park, get a park map, make markers of each exercise you will do at that "station"
    As a group, do 8 stretching and 8 warm up exercises

    The group will run together to each station and perform an exercise.

    flutter kicks
    bear crawls
    8 point pushups
    mountain climbers
    scissor kicks
    star jumps
    crunches
    leg lifts
    arm circles
    P.O.W.'s
    etc.....

    end with a cool down :)
    hope that gives you some ideas


    Wonderful ! Thanks :)
  • hazelnut861
    hazelnut861 Posts: 390 Member
    Maybe in the warmer months you could a family pot luck with games and events. I don't know how organized the group is but it would include the kids.
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