As the COVID restrictions are slowly lifting we are now able to get back to formally organised running activity. Yay! Understandably though things will need to be a little different to ensure we operate in a COVID-safe way.
 
In summary we will return to running with the following approach:
  • We will operate organised sessions on Tuesday evenings - with the first sessions on 13th April.
  • Start times will vary depending on the groups though will generally be before 7pm to account for reduced light levels at this time of year.
  • Group size to be limited to a maximum of 10 athletes per group with up to 2 leaders or coaches per group.
  • All groups must be kept separate and to accommodate this we’ll use a variety of training locations that will be different for different groups.
  • We will operate a pre-booking system through which all participants MUST pre-book and complete a COVID declaration.
Sessions will be available to all RAW members. We are open to new members who can give us a try-out for free; existing members will need to renew their membership before attending. Note – any prospective new members need to email us at runacademyworthing@gmail.com and we will advise which group is likely to be most appropriate.

Sessions will be arranged into groups that are very similar to those existing members will be familiar with, and in order to meet the new COVID specific needs each group has a COVID officer to ensure that we do things appropriately:
  • Foundations groups – Lead by Pauline Rich and our Run Leaders team (Pat Cummins as COVID officer)
  • Progression groups – Lead by Andy Saychand Biff Baker (Sue Acaster as COVID officer)
  • Coaching groups – Lead by Andy Carpenter and Alan Rich (Dan Robinson as COVID officer)
Note that RunTogether sessions (free sessions, no membership required) will not be restarting at this time.
We reserve the right to move people between groups if required. For the coaching groups you will be emailed before the session to confirm which coaching group you have been allocated to.

As part of the booking process you will need to confirm your COVID status – you must be fully symptom free to attend. If after booking you develop any reason to suspect you might have COVID you must cancel your booking through your EventBrite account. When attending the sessions there are some rules that everyone must follow:
 
Participants must not congregate before or after the sessions and maintain social distancing where possible.
  1. 'Inter-group mixing' must be avoided if different groups are at the same venue
  2. All members of the public must be given a wide berth - if in the assessment of the LiRF/ Coach COVID safe conditions cannot be maintained the session will be cancelled
  3. Participants must bring their own water - obviously no sharing!
So – please go ahead and book your first sessions and let us know how we are doing as we go.

Sessions booking is here: As the COVID restrictions are slowly lifting we are now able to get back to formally organised running activity. Yay! Understandably though things will need to be a little different to ensure we operate in a COVID-safe way.
 
In summary we will return to running with the following approach:
  • We will operate organised sessions on Tuesday evenings - with the first sessions on 13th April.
  • Start times will vary depending on the groups though will generally be before 7pm to account for reduced light levels at this time of year.
  • Group size to be limited to a maximum of 10 athletes per group with up to 2 leaders or coaches per group.
  • All groups must be kept separate and to accommodate this we’ll use a variety of training locations that will be different for different groups.
  • We will operate a pre-booking system through which all participants MUST pre-book and complete a COVID declaration.
Sessions will be available to all RAW members. We are open to new members who can give us a try-out for free; existing members will need to renew their membership before attending. Note – any prospective new members need to email us at runacademyworthing@gmail.com and we will advise which group is likely to be most appropriate.

Sessions will be arranged into groups that are very similar to those existing members will be familiar with, and in order to meet the new COVID specific needs each group has a COVID officer to ensure that we do things appropriately:
  • Foundations groups – Lead by Pauline Rich and our Run Leaders team (Pat Cummins as COVID officer)
  • Progression groups – Lead by Andy Saychand Biff Baker (Sue Acaster as COVID officer)
  • Coaching groups – Lead by Andy Carpenter and Alan Rich (Dan Robinson as COVID officer)
Note that RunTogether sessions (free sessions, no membership required) will not be restarting at this time.
We reserve the right to move people between groups if required. For the coaching groups you will be emailed before the session to confirm which coaching group you have been allocated to.

As part of the booking process you will need to confirm your COVID status – you must be fully symptom free to attend. If after booking you develop any reason to suspect you might have COVID you must cancel your booking through your EventBrite account. When attending the sessions there are some rules that everyone must follow:
 
Participants must not congregate before or after the sessions and maintain social distancing where possible.
  1. 'Inter-group mixing' must be avoided if different groups are at the same venue
  2. All members of the public must be given a wide berth - if in the assessment of the LiRF/ Coach COVID safe conditions cannot be maintained the session will be cancelled
  3. Participants must bring their own water - obviously no sharing!
So – please go ahead and book your first sessions and let us know how we are doing as we go.

Sessions booking is here: http://RunAcademyWorthing.eventbrite.com