Running groups provide coaching, community and motivation to keep you on track—Running clubs will encourage you to vary your training. ... This edge can really drive you on and lead to improvements in your running performance.

A running club, sometimes known as a running crew, is a group of runners who train together. Motivation, friendships, and speed improvement are just some of the benefits of training in a running club/group.

Sometimes, convincing your friends to run with you is challenging. Instead of trying to convert your buds, find a running buddy on the running crew. A running buddy can significantly improve your running time and provide a challenger to race against during training!

Even if your running club doesn’t offer coaching services, your new running friends can. Veteran runners love sharing tips on form, recovery, nutrition, and even coupons on running gear.

It’s safer to run in groups. Group runs make runners more visible and prevent vehicular injuries. Additionally, group running provides a safer environment for jogs at night or near dawn or dusk.