Leading a Run

Must Dos

• Let people know ASAP if you can't make it.
• Introduce yourself to everyone.
• Provide your contact number to the group.
• On a hot day, check that everyone has water.

Strongly Recommended

• Get someone to assist if you can - always good to have back up in case.

• Leave markings if separate groups.
• Just drawings on the ground or sticks in the shape of an arrow.

• Work out the course prior to the day and share online.
• Matt Hosking can assist if required.
• Even a rough idea is good so people know what they're in for.
• Indicate water availability and toilet stops if it's a longer run.

• Bring a first aid kit.
• Let them know either way if you do or don't.
• Establish if any others in the group have one.
• Also good to get a show of hands for first aid trained.

• Print off the sign out sheet.
• Put it in a zip lock bag with a pen or two.
• Get everyone to fill in name and number at the start.
• Place the sign out sheet somewhere secure and tell everyone where to find it.
• Remind them to sign out.
• Check everyone signed out at the end.
• Ring anyone that didn't and check them off.
• Worst case if they are lost, try to offer assistance in locating them and involve others if possible to assist.

Helpful Tips

• Ideally arrive about 15 minutes early.
• Post some photos in the group afterwards and let everyone know how it went!