South Africa
Alecs Running, for runners across South Africa
Alecs Running is a South African running business you can reach on WhatsApp or through the form on this page, open on Mondays from 08:00 to 17:00.
- Fill in the race bib with your own running details.
- Send it on WhatsApp, or drop it into the entry form.
- Mon 08:00-17:00, Tue-Sun closed.
Fill in your race bib
Describe your running, then send it to Alecs Running as a message.
Your message
Hi Alecs Running, I'd like to ask about running. I'm new to running. I'm thinking of working towards 5 km. I could run about 3 days a week.
This is a starting point. The details are settled when you talk it through with Alecs Running.
Race distances, measured in track laps
Choosing a goal distance is usually the first thing runners talk about with Alecs Running. One lap of lane 1 on a standard athletics track is 400 m, which makes the common road distances easier to picture.
5 km
A popular first goal for new runners.
12.5 laps
10 km
Double the distance, a common next step.
25 laps
Half marathon, 21.1 km
Officially 21.0975 km.
about 52.7 laps
Marathon, 42.2 km
Officially 42.195 km.
about 105.5 laps
Work out your running pace
Enter the distance and time of a recent run to see your pace per kilometre and your average speed. It is plain arithmetic, handy to include when you message Alecs Running about your running.
- Pace per kilometre
- 6:00min/km
- Average speed
- 10.0km/h
- Laps of a 400 m track
- 12.5
Pace is rounded to the nearest second. Half marathon and marathon use the official 21.0975 km and 42.195 km.
What to include in your first message
A few details up front help Alecs Running understand where your running is today. Share what you are comfortable with.
- How often you run at the moment, even if that is not at all yet.
- A recent run: how far you went and how long it took. The pace calculator above works it out per kilometre.
- The distance you have in mind, and an event date if you already have one.
- Which days and times you could usually run.
- Any injury, health condition or medical advice that affects how you exercise.
If you have a health condition, are recovering from an injury, or have not exercised in a while, it is sensible to check with a doctor before you start a new running routine.
Ready to talk about your running?
Message Alecs Running on WhatsApp or send the entry form. Office hours are Mondays, 08:00 to 17:00.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Alecs Running. Anything else, ask on WhatsApp.
What does Alecs Running do?
Alecs Running is a South African business focused on running. The quickest way to find out how it could work for you is to fill in the race bib at the top of this page and send it on WhatsApp or through the contact form.
When is Alecs Running open?
Alecs Running is open on Mondays from 08:00 to 17:00. Tuesday to Sunday is closed.
How do I get in touch with Alecs Running?
Send a message on WhatsApp, or use the entry form in the contact section of this page. Include your name and the best number to reach you on.
Which areas does Alecs Running cover?
Alecs Running is based in South Africa. Mention your area in your message and ask whether it is covered.
What should I put in my first message?
How much you run now, a recent run's distance and time, the distance you have in mind, the days you could run, and anything about your health that affects exercise. The checklist on this page lists it all.
Contact Alecs Running in South Africa
Send your message on WhatsApp or fill in the entry form. Alecs Running is based in South Africa; tell us your area when you get in touch.
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Business hours
Mon 08:00-17:00, Tue-Sun closed
Area
South Africa. Ask if your area is covered.
Entry form
Alecs Running