(Hopefully) Useful Links
Below is a list of people, websites, apps and anything else we come across that we think members will like.
If you have anything to recommend or have a product or service you would like us to consider then email ARC Enquiries
If you have anything to recommend or have a product or service you would like us to consider then email ARC Enquiries
Other Local Running Clubs:
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Our 'twin' club - Running Club Namur
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People and Groups
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UK Athletics.
Governing Body for British Athletics |
100 Marathon Club.
Information about marathons and ultras |
Brian Smith Race Photographs.
A legend in running circles. A Library of race photographs. |
Walsall Arboretum Parkrun.
For information and results from the weekly 5K. There is a link on the page to register and obtain your personalised bar code. |
Other Web Links
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Fetch Everyone
Addictive Running Community |
Runners World Smartcoach
Works out a running programmes from 10k to a Marathon |
Couch to 5k
The most popular programme to get you started, also has accompanying downloadable app and podcasts |
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Map My Run
Plan and record your runs |
Run Britain
Search for races and online entry. Training advice. Also see Runbritainrankings for personal profile and results links for most races. |
Runners World
Search for races and online entry. Training advice. Forums and blogs |
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Garmin Connect
Upload and analyse data from Garmin devices. Connect with other club members using the Aldridge Running Club group, which also contains all our club routes as courses, |
West Midlands Running Scene
Useful local site with links to dates, results, reports and photos for local races. Run by Brian Smith, with links to his Flickr site. |
Strava
Popular performance and activity tracker. Record and analyse your activities and compare/compete with others. |
Apps
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My Fitness Pal
Free Diet and Exercise Planner |
Runtastic
Tracks your run, analyses speed and features opportunity to be cheered along as you go. |
Endomondo
Community-based GPS tracking app and site which allows you to compete with or indeed support friends. Mini challenges every month, plus you can sync your data from a Garmin device. |
Podcasts
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Marathon Talk
Great company for those long solo runs and the home of Tony's trials |
Audio Fuel
Music to run by, sorted by different genres, duration of work out and intensity |
Jog FM
Another site offering music tailored to your running needs |
Parkrun
For news of all things Parkrun |