FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When do you run?

We offer runs on Thursday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 10:45am (or 9:30am for longer runs).

We also offer coaching on Tuesday at 6:30pm for Full Members only.

We offer runs all throughout the year, except for a few days around Christmas and New Year.

Where do you run from?

We meet at the entrance of The ARC (Sports Centre) at Glasgow Caledonian University.

The ARC (Sports Centre)
Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow G4 0BA

What facilities are available?

Showers, Changing Rooms, and Lockers

Pay £1 at The ARC main reception to access the showers, changing rooms, and lockers. Or, pay £5 for a shower membership which gives you access for a month.

Bring a padlock or a £1 coin (refundable) to use the lockers, which are in the corridor.

Bring a towel and shower products as these are not provided.

The changing rooms all available are:

• Female changing room

  • 🎽 Communal changing area with pegs, benches, mirrors and free hairdryers.

  • 🚿 Private shower cubicles, which you can also use to get changed.

  • 🚿 Communal showers.

  • 🚽 Private toilet cubicles with free period products.

• Male changing room

  • 🎽 Communal changing area with pegs, benches, mirrors, a drying cabinet, and free hairdryers.

  • 🚿 Private shower cubicles, which you can also use to get changed.

  • 🚿 Communal showers.

  • 🚽 Private toilet cubicles (go through the changing area). However, no period products are provided in the men’s toilets.

• Two accessible changing rooms

  • ⚧️ Gender neutral (while not ideal rooms, they are suitable for non-binary people)

  • 🎽 Private area to get changed

  • 🚿 Private shower

  • 🚽 Private toilet with free period products

Toilets

If you only want to use the toilets, this is free. Just ask at The ARC reception and they will let you through.

Period Products

The ARC provides period products for free in the women’s and accessible toilets, but not the men’s toilets.

Are the facilities suitable for non-binary and trans members?

We are an inclusive LGBTQIA+ running club and welcome non-binary and trans runners. Although not an ideal solution for non-binary runners, The ARC has two single, accessible changing/WC/shower rooms which are gender neutral. Lockers are in communal spaces. We’re working with The ARC to review this and improve the GFR experience for all our members.

What kind of runs do you offer?

Generally, every Thursday and Sunday we offer a 5K run, a 7.5K run, and a few 10K runs at different paces. Whilst we cater for all paces, you should be able to run continually for 5K. There’s further information below about our Couch to 5K programme if you can’t.

Can I just turn up?

Yes, if you’re not a member, then you can just turn up! Please head to the welcome desk on arrival. Our committee members all wear yellow armbands and our welcome ambassadors wear green armbands, so please say hello to one of us and we’ll keep you right. Your first week running with us is free, and then you can move to one of our membership options.

How do I become a member?

We have various membership options, plus we also offer a pay as you go option (on a Thursday and Sunday only).

I’m nervous about coming along.

Every member of the club knows what it feels like to be a newcomer and we understand it can make some people a bit nervous at first. We’re here to help!

Our welcome ambassadors are happy to meet newcomers at Buchanan Bus Station, one on one or in a small group, to then come along together. If you think this would be helpful for you then please contact Johnpaul McCabe (Welfare and Inclusion Secretary) at wio@glasgowfrontrunners.org

I’m worried I’m too slow.

Please don’t worry - we have qualified jog leaders on every run, plus a number of runs at different paces, so there will be a run suitable for you. Please speak to a committee member on arrival and they can help advise.

I’ve never run before.

If you don’t think you could complete a 5K run, we offer a Couch to 5K training programme every January. Keep an eye on our social media channels for more information.

I haven’t got an email.

If you’ve recently signed up or bought something from our store, you may be expecting an email confirmation. We’re aware of an issue where these emails are going to people’s spam/junk folder, so please check there first. Another way to check if the transaction has gone through is to check if your payment has been taken. Rest assured if your payment has been taken then we’ve got your order. If you’re still unsure, please contact the committee at committee@glasgowfrontrunners.org