RESIDENTS in Bromsgrove are being encouraged to kickstart their fitness journeys by joining a Couch to 5k course this month, writes Erica Murphy-Hogg.
The nine-week courses, which began this week, are designed for complete beginners to help them get into running and, in the process, provides them a great opportunity for those looking to be more active.
There is no need to book and anyone is welcome to come to any session.
Sessions are being held at 6pm on Mondays on The Ryland Centre running track, at 10am on Wednesdays in Sanders Park (meet at the Jubilee Bandstand) and 9.30am on Thursdays at Catshill Meadow.
Bromsgrove District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Coun Shirley Webb, said: “Couch to 5k has always proved popular and we are very honoured to have been part of so many of our residents’ journeys towards leading a healthier lifestyle.
“To be able to continue to host these sessions for free is a major asset for the people of our town.”
All of the courses are led by run leaders who hold official qualifications from England Athletics and the course is fully endorsed by the NHS.
People can attend whichever sessions they want to but run leaders do advise people to complete three sessions-a-week to maximise progress and reach their goal of running 5k.
The programme is suitable for new runner from the ages of 12 upwards and any children must have a guardian running beside them at all times.
Many graduates from local Couch to 5k groups go on to join local running groups including Parkrun and even become the next run leaders.
Visit: Couch to 5k or call the Sports Development Team on 01527 881404 or [email protected] for further information on how to get involved.
