Starting from scratch
Never run before, or not since school? Say so in your running brief and ask which class is the right place to begin.
Running classes in Cape Town that teach you how to run
Alec's Running teaches running in Cape Town through running classes.
Fill in the running brief to say where you are starting from, then send it in one tap.
Build your running brief
Pick where your running is today. Your choices fill in the race bib and become one message you can send to Alec's Running.
Your message
Hi Alec's Running, I'm interested in your running classes in Cape Town. I'm new to running. My goal is to run my first 5 km. Mornings suit me best. I'm thinking of about 2 classes a week.
This is a starting point. Which class suits you and when it runs are settled when you chat with Alec's Running.
Running classes for where you are now
Alec's Running offers classes that teach running. However you come to it, the first step is telling us your starting point.
Running with other people
Alec's Running teaches running through classes, so you learn alongside others instead of working it out alone.
Working towards an event
Have a race or fun run in mind? Mention it in your message and ask whether the classes fit what you are working towards.
Learning to run, in a class
Running looks simple, and anyone can head out of the door and try it. Learning to run is still something that can be taught, and teaching it is what Alec's Running does, through running classes in Cape Town.
Whether you have never run or already run often, the first step is the same: say where your running is today and ask which class to join.
- Running classes held in Cape Town
- Message on WhatsApp or use the form
- Get in touch any day: Mon-Sun 00:00-23:59
How joining a class works
Four steps, from your first message to Alec's Running to running with the class.
- Step 1
Send your running brief
Use the brief at the top of the page or the form below to say where your running is today and what you would like from it.
- Step 2
Talk it through
Chat with Alec's Running on WhatsApp or by reply to your form, and work out which class suits you.
- Step 3
Come to class
Join a running class in Cape Town and start learning to run with others.
- Step 4
Keep running
Keep coming back to class and build on each run from wherever you started.
Running classes in Cape Town
Alec's Running teaches running classes in Cape Town. Ask where the next class meets when you get in touch, and check it suits you before your first session.
Not sure whether a class is close enough to you? Ask, and Alec's Running can tell you where classes are held.
The talk test: how hard should running feel?
The talk test is a simple, widely used way to judge your effort on a run. Next time you head out, notice how much you can say, then pick the answer that matches.
Stop and get medical help if you feel chest pain, dizziness or unusual shortness of breath. If you have a heart condition or another health concern, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
While running, I can:
Easy, conversational pace
A widely used rule of thumb: if you can chat in full sentences, you are running at an easy pace. Many coaches suggest most of a newer runner's running should feel like this.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the running classes held?
Alec's Running teaches running classes in Cape Town. When you get in touch, ask where the next class meets.
What does Alec's Running offer?
Running classes in Cape Town. The focus is on teaching running, so you can start from wherever your running is today.
How do I join a class?
Send a message on WhatsApp or use the form on this page. The running brief near the top lets you describe where you are starting from and sends it in one tap.
When can I get in touch?
The listed hours are Mon-Sun 00:00-23:59, so you can send a message any day of the week.
What should I put in my message?
Where you are starting from, how far you can comfortably run right now, what you would like to work towards and which times suit you. The running brief turns those choices into one sentence for you.
Ready to start running?
Tell Alec's Running where your running is today and ask about the next class.
Get in touch with Alec's Running
Alec's Running teaches running classes in Cape Town. Send a message about joining a class and include where your running is today.
WhatsApp
Send us a WhatsApp messageHours
Mon-Sun 00:00-23:59
Where
Running classes in Cape Town
Class enquiry
Alec's Running