{"id":11,"date":"2019-12-21T21:16:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-21T21:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2022-12-06T17:21:30","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T17:21:30","slug":"new-runners-welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/new-runners-welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW RUNNERS WELCOME!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/doncasterathleticclub.com\/beginners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSCF1154.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/doncasterathleticclub.com\/beginners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSCF1154-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSCF1154\" class=\"wp-image-461\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our November 2014 graduates, well done everyone!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next beginners course will start on 31 January 2023 (class room induction evening 24 January 2023)\u00a0 \u2013 The total cost will be Nothing &#8211; Its FREE for the 9 week beginners course.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/317994966_9082540431763900_2839956091654565727_n-1-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/317994966_9082540431763900_2839956091654565727_n-1-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/317994966_9082540431763900_2839956091654565727_n-1-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/317994966_9082540431763900_2839956091654565727_n-1-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/317994966_9082540431763900_2839956091654565727_n-1-1148x1536.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/317994966_9082540431763900_2839956091654565727_n-1-1200x1605.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/317994966_9082540431763900_2839956091654565727_n-1.jpg 1531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 85vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/doncasterathleticclub.com\/beginners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSCF2916.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/doncasterathleticclub.com\/beginners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSCF2916-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSCF2916\" class=\"wp-image-302\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The Doncaster Pacers specialise in beginner runners and to ensure you get the best support possible we limit our beginners courses to 2 each year, this is so when the beginners graduate we then put all our resources into helping them develop further to join our intermediate groups.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can email us at<\/strong>&nbsp;beginners.pacersdac@gmail.com&nbsp;<strong>to reserve a place.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>January 2020 beginner, Marian said after finishing her fist parkrun 14 March:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Well Flippin eck! Who\u2019d have believed it!<br>If anyone had said ,8 weeks ago, you\u2019ll be running 3.25 miles &amp; no walking I\u2019d have said \u201cno chance&nbsp;\ud83d\ude02\u201d, but with the fabulous folk of the club, all of their support, encouragement &amp; friendliness over the last few weeks we have , unbelievably, completed our first Park Run at Sandal Park. (&amp; social last night).<br>So if anyone says they couldn\u2019t&#8230;.. these guys will get you to the 5k.<br>1. I didn\u2019t think I could do it for health reasons.<br>2.&nbsp;I didn\u2019t think I could do it &#8211; lack<br>of dedication. ( tried so many times before &amp; only got up to week 2).<br>3. Didn\u2019t think I could do it!<br>Thanks sooooo much to you all- what a great bunch! &#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FAQ&#8217;s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/2019\/12\/22\/health-benifits-associated-with-running\/\">HEALTH BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNING<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/2019\/12\/22\/use-your-phone-to-help-you-train\/\">USE YOUR PHONE TO HELP YOU TRAIN<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/2019\/12\/22\/what-kit-do-i-need\/\">WHAT KIT DO I NEED?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/2019\/12\/22\/9-week-beginner-run-plan\/\">9 WEEK BEGINNER RUN PLAN<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/2019\/12\/22\/graduates-8-week-plan\/\">GRADUATES 8 WEEK PLAN<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All those who join will get continuing support from our team as long as you want to run with the Doncaster Pacers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/doncasterathleticclub.com\/beginners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11034943_10152622537077084_2798294068257485742_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/doncasterathleticclub.com\/beginners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11034943_10152622537077084_2798294068257485742_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"11034943_10152622537077084_2798294068257485742_o\" class=\"wp-image-566\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">March 2015 Graduates!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>We all know that exercise is good for us and running is the perfect way to take advantage of the many&nbsp;health and well being benefits&nbsp;at times to suit you.&nbsp; You will meet lots of new friends and feel great.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great training facilities, changing rooms, free car and cycle parking, coffee shop, showers, social events, social media links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are Clubmark accredited (and have been for several years) which means we have developed our club to be a safe, rewarding and fulfilling place ensuring the welfare of our members and encourages everyone to enjoy sport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great value for money \u2013 try comparing us to other sports and fitness clubs in the area who offer facilities to our standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course is run by UKA trained coaches and Leaders in Running Fitness who are all experienced runners and carry full&nbsp;UKA insurance cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular social events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special \u201cTreat Runs\u201d,<\/strong>&nbsp;you will have to join us to find out more!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come and make lots of new friends! \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a Closed Facebook group, please ask us to add you to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to come dressed in comfortable loose clothing and proper road running shoes. &nbsp;We can give advice regarding footwear. &nbsp;Keep warm, wear multiple layers (you can always remove a layer if you get hot). &nbsp; A hat and gloves are recommended on cold nights.&nbsp; Light waterproof jackets may be required on occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use our changing and shower facilities then you will need some bathroom kit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The next beginners course will start on 31 January 2023 (class room induction evening 24 January 2023)\u00a0 \u2013 The total cost will be Nothing &#8211; Its FREE for the 9 week beginners course. The Doncaster Pacers specialise in beginner runners and to ensure you get the best support possible we limit our beginners courses to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/new-runners-welcome\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;NEW RUNNERS WELCOME!&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":238,"href":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions\/238"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacers.doncasterathleticclub.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}