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- e-news
- Swim challenge for runner Rebecca
- Simple steps to greener running
- Sports bra message getting through
- Bodmin's Magnificent 7!
- Topsham WRN supports local air ambulance
- High seas adventure for Ellie
- The Better Half- Oulton Park
- Top award for WRN supporter
- A great run North
- Lactic acid and nappies
- Well done Jo!
- Lots of fun at our annual meeting
- Race for Life latest
- Pedal it Pink Rolls in to Exeter
- Fantastic day - Better Half series starts in style
- The Better Half- From Sorrow to Success
- Devon runners go Grizzly for Diabetes UK
- Archived News
- Research Questionnaire
Never run before? Fancy a challenge? Need some support?
Well read on and find out more about:
The Women's Running Network
We are an all women's running movement founded in 1998 in Devon by Pauline Beare and Peggy Wiseman to inspire women of all ages to run for fun and fitness. Since 1998 the WRN has grown from a handful of members based in Exeter to a large organisation with groups all over England and Wales. "The success" says Pauline "is based on a simple philosophy: Giving all women, whatever their age, size or ability, the opportunity to run together to improve their health, fitness, confidence and safety."
The WRN is affiliated to England Athletics, but it is different from other running clubs. For instance, there is not a single club house or a single club night. Instead, the Women's Running Network consists of locally organised groups that are co-ordinated through the network. Community based, rural, workplace, city –all led by qualified passionate leaders.
All leaders have completed a Leadership course and hold a licence to lead under United Kingdom Athletics. As the groups are relatively small and local, you will be given individual attention and your group leader will know you personally.
Why An All-Women Group?
Our groups are fun, social, non-competitive and open to every age, stage, shape and size. We genuinely support the complete beginner.
But I Have Never Run Before!
We welcome women just like you. The Women's Running Network caters for women of all running abilities, including the complete beginner. Even if you are unfit or have never run before, the Women's Running Network can help you get started, giving you sensible advice, support and company while you run. We will help you to identify and reach your goals.
IT’S FUN, IT’S SAFE, IT’S SOCIAL!
What's Going On
Find out what is going on with WRN
E-News: Is it a good idea? Tell us what you think! Click here
The Better Half success continues with Oulton Park! Read more
Join the forum now! click here to start chatting!
WRN are pleased to announce our new partnership with Women's Running magazine! Read more
Buy our fantastic WRN Hilly socks for just £4! Click here
Lots of fun at our annual meeting, Read more and watch the video
Give us your Day out on the Quantocks feedback! Click here
Pedal it Pink rolls in to Exeter Read more
Legging it to Leeds Read more
Fantastic day - Better Half series starts in style Read more
The Better Half- From Sorrow to Success Read more
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life Click here for more information

