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prettytoes Jun 2017 7:58am, 28 Jun 2017 First-time poster!!	Quote Pin prettytoes Hi, I've just joined and I'm looking for a running/training partner. I now live in Ealing, run at between 8.40 & 9.00 m/mile and will be training for London (I have a good for age place for 2018). I've got places to run Richmond and Ealing halfs in September so I really should get my trainers on soon! I'm pretty useless at running on my own and would like to run with others, at a similar pace, if only for the long runs at the weekend. Is there anyone out there who'd consider running with me? Looking forward to hearing from you if you do!
Bintmcskint Jun 2017 8:03am, 28 Jun 2017 36,527 posts	Quote Pin Bintmcskint I'm a little far away for you (SE23) but just wanted to say welcome to Fetch I hope your training goes well.
fetcheveryone Jun 2017 8:06am, 28 Jun 2017 18,481 posts	Quote Pin fetcheveryone Welcome to FE Have you tried getting in touch with some local clubs as well? I've heard good things about Ealing Eagles: fetcheveryone.com/clubs-view.php?id=2096 and also West4 Harriers: fetcheveryone.com/clubs-view.php?id=1541
prettytoes Jun 2017 8:28am, 28 Jun 2017 2 posts	Quote Pin prettytoes Thank you Bintmcskint! And yes, I've tried Ealing Eagles - sadly they don't recognise achievements for runners over the age of 50 and their runs are the same every week... I'll look at West4 Harriers though - thanks for that!
mulbs Jun 2017 8:54am, 28 Jun 2017 13,057 posts	Quote Pin mulbs I'm way too slow and too far away from you, but welcome. Hope your training goes well and that you manage to buddy up, and find a bit of variety too.
minardi Jun 2017 8:57am, 28 Jun 2017 3,979 posts	Quote Pin minardi I'm also too slow and too far but hello and welcome to fetch. Hope you find someone.
BaronessBL Jun 2017 9:07am, 28 Jun 2017 6,644 posts	Quote Pin BaronessBL Welcome to Fetch - you're definitely in the best online running community there is - and this post certainly isn't meant to direct you to any others as an alternative... but having said that, is there a Facebook 'Running Ealing' group? I know lots of places do have such groups not running clubs as such but just where local runners can get in touch with others in their area... Obviously I spend far more time on this site but I do occasionally look at the local Facebook running group too....
Wriggling Snake Jun 2017 9:37am, 28 Jun 2017 15,447 posts	Quote Pin Wriggling Snake Morning, I Live in Manchester so no help, but I do run the odd parkrun down where you are and these look a good bet:- esm.org.uk
Fragile Do Not Bend Jun 2017 10:14am, 28 Jun 2017 1,960 posts	Quote Pin Fragile Do Not Bend parkruns are often good places to find out about local running groups that aren't necessarily affiliated clubs. Best of luck!
Bintmcskint Jun 2017 4:39pm, 28 Jun 2017 36,531 posts	Quote Pin Bintmcskint Bounce for the late afternoon crowd