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It\u0027s a free nine-week programme that takes you from nothing to running 5k, alongside a group of people all starting in the same place. Cohorts run around three times a year.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf the timing doesn\u0027t work, the NHS Couch to 5k app is a good way to begin on your own, and you\u0027d be welcome to join us once you\u0027re running.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlenty of our members started with no running experience at all.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCan I try before I join?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes. Register for a free trial and you can come to one \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Monday+Club+Runs\u0022\u003eMonday Club Run\u003c/a\u003e without becoming a member, any time within a month of signing up. No charge and no commitment.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCan I join if I\u0027m under 18?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers aged 16 or 17 are welcome, but a parent or guardian must take responsibility for their attendance at all club activities. We aren\u0027t able to accept anyone aged 16 or 17 running unaccompanied, and members under 16 can\u0027t attend the weekly training sessions.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSome of our run leaders hold the Leadership in Running Fitness (LIRF) qualification and are DBS checked.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis follows our \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/POLICIES/Constitution\u0022\u003eConstitution\u003c/a\u003e. If you\u0027d like to talk through how it works in practice, \u003ca href=\u0022/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003eget in touch\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eDo you have sessions for non-members?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTwo, both free and both open to anyone. \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Couch+to+5k\u0022\u003eCouch to 5k\u003c/a\u003e is our nine-week beginners\u0027 programme, and \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Didsbury+Runners+Active\u0022\u003eDidsbury Runners Active\u003c/a\u003e is a weekly session for people aged 16 and over with learning disabilities or autism.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCouch to 5k places are in demand, so \u003ca href=\u0022/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003eregister your interest\u003c/a\u003e and we\u0027ll let you know when the next cohort opens.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022\u003eRuns and sessions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to sign up, or can I just turn up?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers just turn up. There\u0027s no need to book for \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Monday+Club+Runs\u0022\u003eMonday Club Runs\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Wednesday+Track+Intervals\u0022\u003etrack\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Wednesday+Hill+Reps\u0022\u003ehills\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSign-ups are needed for anything where we need numbers or have to arrange car shares: trail runs, races, cross country, away trips and most socials. Those all have their own event page.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf you\u0027re coming for a free trial rather than as a member, you do need to register first.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhere do you run from?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Monday+Club+Runs\u0022\u003eMonday Club Runs\u003c/a\u003e start and finish at Didsbury Sports Ground on Ford Lane. \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Wednesday+Track+Intervals\u0022\u003eTrack intervals\u003c/a\u003e are at Trafford Athletics Club, Longford Park, and \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Wednesday+Hill+Reps\u0022\u003ehill reps\u003c/a\u003e run from The Crown in Heaton Mersey.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOther runs start elsewhere, and each event page says where. Any changes are sent to members in advance.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat time do you run?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSessions start at 6.45pm, with a meet from 6.30pm.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe track intervals warm-up begins at 6.30pm, so if you arrive at 6.45pm for that one, come already warmed up.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow fast do you run?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMonday groups run from 12 minute miles down to 8, in steps of 30 seconds per mile, so there\u0027s a group at most paces. We\u0027ll help you find the right one on your first night, and you can change week to week depending on how you\u0027re feeling.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow far do you run?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRoughly 5k or 10k on a Monday, depending on the group. If you\u0027re not there yet, \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Couch+to+5k\u0022\u003eCouch to 5k\u003c/a\u003e will build you up to it.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat if I can\u0027t keep up?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOur larger groups have a tail runner, so you won\u0027t be left at the back on your own. Tell your run leader if you\u0027re finding it hard and they\u0027ll sort something out, whether that\u0027s the group slowing down or pausing to regroup.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat should I bring?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor a Monday run, whatever you\u0027d normally run in and a pair of trainers. You don\u0027t need club kit to join us.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSome sessions ask for more. \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Trail+Runs\u0022\u003eTrail runs\u003c/a\u003e want trail shoes and weather-appropriate layers, and \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Wednesday+Hill+Reps\u0022\u003ehill reps\u003c/a\u003e want a head torch in winter. Each event page says what\u0027s needed.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if I get injured on a run?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRun leaders carry a phone and will call for help if it\u0027s needed. At least two people stay with you until help arrives.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf a run leader judges that you need to get back to the clubhouse or to A\u0026E, the club covers the cost of a taxi. Any incident is reported to the committee afterwards.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThere\u0027s more detail in our \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/POLICIES/Health++Safety\u0022\u003eHealth and Safety Policy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to tell you about a medical condition?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAll members declare themselves fit to run at their own risk, so there\u0027s nothing you\u0027re obliged to disclose. If there\u0027s something a run leader should know on the night, tell them.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf you have a medical history that would matter in an emergency, carry the relevant details with you along with your name and an emergency contact number.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat if I need an adjustment to take part?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTell us what would help and we\u0027ll do what we reasonably can. That might be about the route, the meeting point, how instructions are given, or something we haven\u0027t thought of.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSpeak to a run leader on the night or \u003ca href=\u0022/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003eget in touch\u003c/a\u003e beforehand if you\u0027d rather. Our \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/POLICIES/Inclusion++Diversity\u0022\u003eInclusion Policy\u003c/a\u003e sets out our commitment on this.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCan I bring my dog?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNot on the runs. Groups move at pace on shared paths and cross roads together, and a dog in the mix isn\u0027t safe for the dog or for anyone else.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDogs are welcome with the Monday walking group though, so that\u0027s the way to bring yours along.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCan I run with a buggy?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt depends on the route, so it\u0027s worth asking before you come. Summer routes often include trail sections and steps, and in winter we\u0027re on the road, where some pavements are narrow.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHave a word with a run leader beforehand and they\u0027ll tell you what that week\u0027s route involves, so you can decide whether it\u0027ll work.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eDo you run on bank holidays?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs normal on most of them. The exception is when 25 December or 1 January falls on a Monday, when we don\u0027t usually hold an official run. Wednesday sessions may also pause between Christmas and New Year, and we\u0027ll tell members in advance either way.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eDo you run in bad weather?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe meet as normal in all weather. Some conditions call for a tweaked route, avoiding trees in high winds for example, and very occasionally we cancel entirely in extreme conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf anything changes, we let members, Couch to 5k participants and trialists know in advance.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhy can\u0027t I wear headphones?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSo everyone can hear their run leader, both for safety and to stay aware of other path users. It\u0027s also a social run, and most of the point is talking to the people you\u0027re running with.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022\u003eMembership and club life\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow much does membership cost?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCurrent fees are listed on the \u003ca href=\u0022/Register/MembershipCategories\u0022\u003emembership categories page\u003c/a\u003e, including the reduced rate for joining later in the year.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March, and ends on 31 March whenever in the year you join.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAre you an England Athletics affiliated club?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes. Members can also register with England Athletics individually, as a first or second-claim athlete, for a fee set by England Athletics. You\u0027ll need it for \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Cross+Country\u0022\u003ecross country\u003c/a\u003e, and it gets you a discount on most race entries.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAm I insured when running with the club?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe club is a member of the Association of Running Clubs, which provides liability insurance covering affiliated clubs, their members and their volunteers. As an individual, that protects you if someone brings a claim alleging you caused them injury, covering compensation and the legal costs of defending it.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt\u0027s worth being clear about what that does and doesn\u0027t mean. It\u0027s liability cover, not personal injury cover, so it won\u0027t pay out to you if you injure yourself. Cover is only available to members with a permanent UK address, and it doesn\u0027t replace travel insurance if you\u0027re coming on a trip abroad.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf you want personal injury cover, that\u0027s a separate policy you\u0027d arrange yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow do I cancel my membership?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYou can resign at any time by writing to the committee. \u003ca href=\u0022/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003eGet in touch\u003c/a\u003e and we\u0027ll take it from there. Membership fees aren\u0027t refundable.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eDo you run in events?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlenty. We put together a programme of \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Races\u0022\u003eraces\u003c/a\u003e through the year, and enter teams in the Manchester Area Cross Country League over the winter.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEverything is posted on the \u003ca href=\u0022/Events/Calendar\u0022\u003eevents calendar\u003c/a\u003e and in the weekly newsletter. Sign up on the club event as well as with the race organiser, since that\u0027s where we sort car shares and other logistics. Unless stated otherwise, club events are for members only.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eIs it just running?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNo. There\u0027s a steady stream of \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Socials\u0022\u003esocials\u003c/a\u003e with nothing to do with running, from meals out to climbing, and \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Away+Trips\u0022\u003eaway trips\u003c/a\u003e for a weekend somewhere new. Members organise their own get-togethers too.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow do I join the WhatsApp and Strava groups?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBoth links are in the joining email you receive when you become a member.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf you can\u0027t find it, \u003ca href=\u0022/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003eget in touch\u003c/a\u003e and we\u0027ll send them again.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow do I get club kit?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003ca href=\u0022https://didsbury-runners.square.site/s/shop\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022\u003eclub shop\u003c/a\u003e. We run bulk orders periodically, so what\u0027s available changes. You\u0027ll need a club vest or t-shirt to race \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Cross+Country\u0022\u003ecross country\u003c/a\u003e, so order in good time before your first match.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat do you do with my personal data?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe collect what we need to run the club: your contact details, an emergency contact, and any health information you choose to share so we can look after you properly.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\u0022/PrivacyPolicy\u0022\u003ePrivacy Notice\u003c/a\u003e sets out exactly what we hold, who it\u0027s shared with, how long we keep it, and your rights over it.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat if I don\u0027t want to be in photos?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe take photographs and video at sessions and events, and use them on the website, on social media, in club communications and in our members-only groups.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYou can opt out at any time in your membership profile. If you do, we won\u0027t knowingly use identifiable images of you, though we can\u0027t promise you\u0027ll never appear in the background of a group shot.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYou can also ask us to remove a specific image at any point, whether or not you\u0027ve opted out. Speak to a committee member or \u003ca href=\u0022/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003eget in touch\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSeparate, specific consent is handled for \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/EVENTS/Didsbury+Runners+Active\u0022\u003eDRActive\u003c/a\u003e participants.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWho do I contact with a welfare or safeguarding concern?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@didsburyrunners.co.uk\u0022\u003esafeguarding@didsburyrunners.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e, which goes to our Welfare Officer in confidence. You can also speak to any \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/PUBLIC/Committee\u0022\u003ecommittee member\u003c/a\u003e, who will pass it on.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022\u003eHelping out\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow can I get involved?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe club has no paid staff, so everything happens because members volunteer. There are roles that take twenty minutes and roles that take a season, and none of them need experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHave a look at the \u003ca href=\u0022/Cms/Spaces/PUBLIC/Volunteering\u0022\u003evolunteering page\u003c/a\u003e to see what\u0027s involved.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to be a fast runner to lead a group?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNo. Run leader training is free and the club arranges it, and leading a slower group is at least as valuable as leading a quick one. You\u0027d shadow someone first, then take a turn with them alongside you.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022\u003ePractical info\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eIs there car or bike parking at Didsbury Sports Ground?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDSG has paid car parking, but members park free during club sessions. Register your car on the console in the clubhouse when you arrive. Fines of up to £100 apply if you don\u0027t, so please don\u0027t forget.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor non-club events like parkrun, you\u0027ll need to pay or make a bar purchase to activate the console.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThere\u0027s a railing for bikes, and we\u0027re looking to improve provision.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAre there toilets at Didsbury Sports Ground?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes, in the clubhouse, and they\u0027re open before and after sessions.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022dr-faq-item\u0022 name=\u0022dr-faq\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCan I leave my things somewhere while I run?\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-faq-answer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYou can leave clothing and other bits in the clubhouse during your run, but it\u0027s at your own risk, so don\u0027t leave anything valuable.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\u0022dr-contact-footer\u0022\u003eCan\u0027t find what you\u0027re after? \u003ca href=\u0022/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003eGet in touch\u003c/a\u003e and we\u0027ll answer it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":true,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":true,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"HasTwitterFeedComponent":false,"PageURL":"https://www.didsburyrunners.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/PUBLIC/Frequently+Asked+Questions?version=7","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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