Hi, 

Anybody around here who usually does long runs at the weekends? Will begin soon training for the UTS and would like to conmect with other runners

Based in Manchester. Not the fastest runner but will always try to keep up. 

Lucy

Have a look at running / fell running clubs as thats usually the easiest way to meet like minded people with a regular training schedule

Join a club. May be able to suggest one depending where you are in Manchester.

Pennine fell runners have training every Thursday at 7pm in Hayfield. All abilities welcome. Chorlton runners have a fell/trail group called the black sheep and they tend to  get out every couple of weeks. There is a group called wild trail Manchester who get out on a few night runs and longer weekend runs.