Tired of searching for ways to keep your running community engaged and informed? Sharing the right tools and resources can be a game-changer, but knowing what to post is not always easy. These ready-made resource sharing templates will help you deliver real value, drive participation, and save time.
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Resource sharing is at the heart of a thriving running community because it empowers members with knowledge that directly impacts their training and motivation. When community managers introduce helpful articles, tools, or videos, it not only positions the group as a valuable support system but also builds trust and loyalty. Members feel more connected when they see practical solutions to common pain points, such as injury prevention, training plans, or nutrition advice.
Psychologically, sharing resources taps into reciprocity and social proof. When members receive useful content, they are more likely to engage, share their own tips, or provide feedback, creating a virtuous cycle of participation. This approach also lowers the barrier for lurkers or new members to interact, since they can respond with a simple thank you or share their experience. Ultimately, effective resource sharing transforms passive scrolling into active community involvement.
Check out this guide to proper running form. It helped me avoid injuries. Have you tried these tips?
💡 Example: "Check out this guide to proper running form. It helped me avoid injuries. Have you tried these tips?"
Found a free training plan for 5K runners. Download it here and let us know your thoughts.
💡 Example: "Found a free training plan for 5K runners. Download it here and let us know your thoughts."
This running playlist boosted my motivation. Give it a listen and share your favorites.
💡 Example: "This running playlist boosted my motivation. Give it a listen and share your favorites."
Sharing a video on dynamic warm-ups for runners. Who else uses these before heading out?
💡 Example: "Sharing a video on dynamic warm-ups for runners. Who else uses these before heading out?"
Here is a simple hydration calculator for runners. Stay safe and hydrated. Try it out!
💡 Example: "Here is a simple hydration calculator for runners. Stay safe and hydrated. Try it out!"
Just found an app that tracks your runs and progress. Has anyone else used this?
💡 Example: "Just found an app that tracks your runs and progress. Has anyone else used this?"
Download this printable running log to track your weekly miles. Do you prefer digital or paper?
💡 Example: "Download this printable running log to track your weekly miles. Do you prefer digital or paper?"
Sharing a science-backed article on nutrition for runners. What nutrition tips work for you?
💡 Example: "Sharing a science-backed article on nutrition for runners. What nutrition tips work for you?"
Try this interval training calculator to optimize your workouts. Let us know your results.
💡 Example: "Try this interval training calculator to optimize your workouts. Let us know your results."
Here is a list of upcoming virtual races. Who is signing up for any of these?
💡 Example: "Here is a list of upcoming virtual races. Who is signing up for any of these?"
Check out this review of popular running shoes. Which shoes do you recommend?
💡 Example: "Check out this review of popular running shoes. Which shoes do you recommend?"
Printable race day checklist to keep you organized. Who else uses checklists?
💡 Example: "Printable race day checklist to keep you organized. Who else uses checklists?"
Found a podcast episode on mental strategies for runners. Worth a listen!
💡 Example: "Found a podcast episode on mental strategies for runners. Worth a listen!"
Here is a stretching routine video for post-run recovery. Save it for your next run.
💡 Example: "Here is a stretching routine video for post-run recovery. Save it for your next run."
Sharing a safety checklist for night running. What safety tips do you follow?
💡 Example: "Sharing a safety checklist for night running. What safety tips do you follow?"
This infographic breaks down the benefits of cross-training. Have you tried cross-training?
💡 Example: "This infographic breaks down the benefits of cross-training. Have you tried cross-training?"
Download this marathon pacing chart to plan your race. Who is training for a marathon?
💡 Example: "Download this marathon pacing chart to plan your race. Who is training for a marathon?"
Just read a blog on overcoming running plateaus. Want the link?
💡 Example: "Just read a blog on overcoming running plateaus. Want the link?"
Sharing an app that maps running routes worldwide. Who loves exploring new trails?
💡 Example: "Sharing an app that maps running routes worldwide. Who loves exploring new trails?"
Here is a list of free running webinars this month. Interested in attending any?
💡 Example: "Here is a list of free running webinars this month. Interested in attending any?"
Check out this comparison of fitness trackers for runners. Which tracker do you use?
💡 Example: "Check out this comparison of fitness trackers for runners. Which tracker do you use?"
Printable foam rolling guide for runners. Has foam rolling helped your recovery?
💡 Example: "Printable foam rolling guide for runners. Has foam rolling helped your recovery?"
Found a YouTube channel with beginner running tips. Worth checking out!
💡 Example: "Found a YouTube channel with beginner running tips. Worth checking out!"
Sharing a list of local running clubs. Interested in joining one?
💡 Example: "Sharing a list of local running clubs. Interested in joining one?"
This free eBook covers running for mental health. Who wants a copy?
💡 Example: "This free eBook covers running for mental health. Who wants a copy?"
Download this weekly meal planner for runners. How do you plan your nutrition?
💡 Example: "Download this weekly meal planner for runners. How do you plan your nutrition?"
Here is a detailed post on running in hot weather. What are your heat survival tips?
💡 Example: "Here is a detailed post on running in hot weather. What are your heat survival tips?"
Just found a strength training circuit for runners. Anyone want the routine?
💡 Example: "Just found a strength training circuit for runners. Anyone want the routine?"
Sharing a free race day nutrition strategy worksheet. Will you use it for your next event?
💡 Example: "Sharing a free race day nutrition strategy worksheet. Will you use it for your next event?"
Check out this article on running with dogs. Who runs with their pet?
💡 Example: "Check out this article on running with dogs. Who runs with their pet?"
Here is a quick video on foam rolling basics. How often do you foam roll?
💡 Example: "Here is a quick video on foam rolling basics. How often do you foam roll?"
Download a free injury prevention checklist for runners. What do you do to stay healthy?
💡 Example: "Download a free injury prevention checklist for runners. What do you do to stay healthy?"
Sharing this infographic on the best stretches for runners. Which ones are your favorite?
💡 Example: "Sharing this infographic on the best stretches for runners. Which ones are your favorite?"
Found a race pace predictor tool online. Who wants to try it for their next race?
💡 Example: "Found a race pace predictor tool online. Who wants to try it for their next race?"
This blog explains how to choose the right running socks. What socks do you use?
💡 Example: "This blog explains how to choose the right running socks. What socks do you use?"
Here is a free bodyweight workout PDF for runners. Want a copy?
💡 Example: "Here is a free bodyweight workout PDF for runners. Want a copy?"
Sharing a list of the best running documentaries. Seen any of these?
💡 Example: "Sharing a list of the best running documentaries. Seen any of these?"
Check out this checklist for winter running gear. How do you stay warm?
💡 Example: "Check out this checklist for winter running gear. How do you stay warm?"
Here is a video on foam rolling calves and quads. Who else gets tight muscles?
💡 Example: "Here is a video on foam rolling calves and quads. Who else gets tight muscles?"
Found a calculator that estimates calorie burn for different runs. Try it out and share your results.
💡 Example: "Found a calculator that estimates calorie burn for different runs. Try it out and share your results."
This app helps you find safe running routes in your area. Have you used it before?
💡 Example: "This app helps you find safe running routes in your area. Have you used it before?"
Start by identifying the most common challenges and interests in your running community, such as training schedules, injury prevention, or race preparation. Choose templates that match these needs and customize them with specific resources, such as links to articles, downloadable guides, or recommended apps. Post consistently and encourage members to share their thoughts or additional resources. Invite feedback to understand what your community finds most valuable, and use that insight to refine future posts.
For all platforms, keep your resource sharing posts concise and visually clear. Use direct links or attachments when possible, and format text for easy scanning. Tag relevant topics or use hashtags to increase discoverability. Prompt members to interact by asking for feedback or experiences. Monitor engagement and adjust posting times based on when your community is most active.
Resource sharing content includes posts where community managers or members share helpful articles, tools, downloads, or references tailored for runners.
Aim to share valuable resources 1-2 times per week, or more often if your community is active and responds well.
Effective resources include training plans, injury prevention guides, nutrition advice, gear reviews, and motivational content.
Ask open-ended questions, invite feedback, and encourage members to share their own experiences or additional resources.
Yes, always check the credibility and relevance of resources to ensure they are accurate and beneficial to your community.
Yes, these templates are designed for all major platforms, but feel free to adapt wording or format for platform-specific needs.
Try different resource types, vary your calls to action, and ask members what topics or tools they would like to see shared.