A NEW couch to 5k program is due to start next month across Bromsgrove.
The specially designed running program takes you from novice to completing your first 5k in only nine weeks. The course has seen many newbies successfully graduate previously and continue their running journeys.
Starting in the week commending September 9, participants will have the support of a group of enthusiastic fully trained run leaders.
The first weekly session takes place from 6pm on Monday, September 9 at Ryland Centre Track. There will also be sessions on Wednesdays (9am) and Sundays (10am) in Sanders Park. Participants should meet at the bandstand.
And on Fridays, sessions will begin at 9am at Hagley Playing Field. Participants should meet outside the community centre. The weekly sessions will be at the same times, on the same days and at the same locations as stated for the first week.
Cabinet member for leisure and climate change, councillor Bernard McEldowney, said: “Thanks to these sessions, 1000s of people across the District have been coached to achieving their first 5k – a massive accomplishment.
“Giving residents the opportunity to join the running community for free is a great step towards the people of Bromsgrove having happy and healthy lifestyles.
“Couch to 5k always proves popular, and we are very honoured to have been a part of so many of our residents’ journeys towards leading a healthier lifestyle.”
The weekly sessions are led by Run Leaders who hold official qualifications from England Athletics and provide a course which is fully endorsed by the NHS.
Participants are encouraged to do homework runs each week following the plan, where they can listen along to downloadable podcast episodes which have been designed to support new runners through their solo runs, as well as having important information accessible in a free app.
All sessions are free to attend, no bookings are required.
Visit https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/things-to-do/active-bromsgrove/health-exercise/couch-to-5k/ or contact sports development via email [email protected] or phone 01527 881404 for more information.
