Couch to 5K is a popular 9 week running plan for absolute beginners, designed to gradually build up strength and stamina to take people from their couch to running 5K in just a few weeks.
The programmes are run by qualified Run Leaders who will provide a safe and enjoyable running experience for anyone aged 18 years and older, including warm-ups and cool downs, for a fun running session suitable for a mixed ability group of runners.
There’s a FREE ‘Couch to 5K’ programme at Bowring Park in Wellington which will take place on the following dates:
Week 1 – Monday 10th February
Week 2 – Monday 17th February
Week 3 – Monday 24th February
Week 4 – Monday 3rd March
Week 5 – Monday 10th March
Week 6 – Monday 17th March
Week 7 – Monday 24th March
Week 8 – Monday 31st March
Week 9 – Monday 7th April
All starting promptly at 6.30pm and finishing approximately 7.30pm.
With a ‘Graduation’ at Telford’s Park Run on the morning of Saturday 12th April.
Lisa, aged 54 who lives in Wellington, is one of last year’s Couch to 5k participants, and explains the difference that the programme made to her:
“I joined the couch 2 5 k programme in August 2024. I was 18 stone and couldn’t run up my stairs without catching my breath. Now some 5 months on and I’m 14 stone and have just run 8k. This is thanks to the motivation and support of the volunteer Run Leaders. These amazing coaches have had such an impact on my life, and keep everyone smiling, happy and encouraged!”
If you’d like to join this FREE 9 week ‘Coach to 5k’ running group led by two members of Bowring Runners, please fill in the e-form via https://forms.office.com/e/Yxv5fVCgcX or email bowringc25k@outlook.com for more details.
