[greypink]

I really want to get back into shape this year but we're on a budget atm so I can't really afford to join a gym right now. (Unless anyone can recommend one that's not too pricey!)

I used to run before having DS 3 years ago but I hate running on my own and am finding it really hard to stay motivated
I'm also finding it very lonely here as we moved to Canberra in August and I haven't really made any friends yet so I really need to get out of the house and do something for myself and meet some new people.

So I'd love it if anyone could recommend a running group or any other cheapish fitness ideas, preferably northside.

Thanks

This post has been edited by greypink: 27/01/2013, 02:27 PM

[Apageintime]

hi there and welcome to canberra!

It can be a lonely place to get started in, could you join a sports team? Social Basketball in belconnen isn't overly expensive.

I've been having the same problems though, no money and I need a buddy to get motivated too.

I found a few walking groups on meetup.com, but that was a bit far away.

Hope it works out for you, and if you want someone to walk with Pm me! (Although I'm not fit at all)

[asdf89]

There are lots of great walking tracks around Canberra - I walk up Mt Ainslie a few times a week (great fitness!) and I see lots of people running up there.

This is a map of all the walking/bike paths around the town.

http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/plandev/tp-i...a_path_map3.swf

[*Spikey*]

Well, you can come along to Yum Cha on 3 February, and meet some lovely Canberran EB ladies!

[lisacat]

The YMCA of Canberra has a runners club and I know they will be starting a group focusing on the women's fun run coming up in march.

YMCA runners club

[Blossom77]

I haven't been to Canberra for a few years but used to be part of a group called "Females in Training", known as FIT, which ran group training sessions for the triathlon disciplines and also did a more social run on Saturday morning (from memory about 6 or 7 k). Google them and the website has their details. There also used to be a womens and girls funrun once a month at Mt Stromlo that I think is still going.

The number of different fitness activities is something I miss about Canberra!

[greypink]

Thanks so much for the suggestions, I will definitely be looking into those running groups

Spikey I'm busy that day or I would have come along, maybe next time

Thanks apageintime, lovely of you to offer. Once I've found a group maybe you can join too so then we'll both "know" someone!

[cooltate23]

Are you interested in playing netball. I am looking for a player in our team at mpowerdome, runs tuesday evenings

[loubee]

We have a an eb facebook running group and one of our girls is from Canberra (but I can't remember her name on EB anymore . WIll give her a nudge on the f/b group. Also a highly recommend you check out parkrun as you will meet a heap of runners at all levels here. Parkrun is a free weekly timed 5k. They are good fun and great way to push you a little harder from whatever level you are at.

[rob6712col]

Snap Fitness in lanyon is only $27.50 per fortnight for unlimited use and you don't have to be on a contract so you can cancel at any time. I think it is $50 deposit for the entry card (as it is a 24hour gym) and they have free joining all the time but mind you I think their joining fee was $20?
I think it is very reasonably priced but not sure where you live