Team Couch to 5k complete their first Parkrun
Following the success of the inaugural Seaford Striders Couch to 5k group, the running programme for beginners is back for autumn!
The NHS-backed training plan takes place over nine weeks and gradually builds up from short bursts of running interspersed with walking to the full 5k distance.
Each session will be led by an experienced team of Striders who will support participants through the programme. The group is suitable for complete beginners, those returning from injury, and people who just want to give running a go. It is a fully inclusive, friendly, group, and no-one will ever be left behind!
The first session will take place on Wednesday 13 September. Meet at 7pm in the Olympic Room at The Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford. The group will then build up to completing a Parkrun as a team on 11 November.
Seaford Striders first led a Couch to 5k group earlier in 2017, with our ‘graduates’ now running regularly, achieving PBs, smashing 10k races, and some are even now training for half-marathons!
Looking for inspiration? Victoria, Jo and Matt all took part in the first group and have shared their experiences with us. Just click on their names to read more about their running.
The first session is completely free, with membership then priced at £16 per year.
Dust off those trainers and join us on 13 September – see you there!
How long is the session, e.g. Is 7-8 pm?
Do you run at the leisure centre or is it street running? Will it be on the same night every week?
Hi Cindy – Mostly street running although occasional off road. The Couch to 5K will meet on Wednesday every week, although the club also meets on Monday evenings at the same time.
I would like to be involved but may not be able to make the 13th would it be ok to start the following week
Hi Jill – We would be delighted to see you any week – the following week would be fine.
Having joined the first couch to 5k group in Late March and now running 6 miles or thereabouts each Wednesday. I’d share the following observations about the programme and club
– the earlier sessions in couch to 5k take less than an hour but eventually by the end of the programme and beyond, club members are out running together for about an hour
– the club are so welcoming and many of us who have been through the programme will be there supporting you
– there is no obligation to join the club in the early weeks of couch to 5k but for an annual membership you get a seaford striders running top or vest (makes you feel part of the club) and access to the running track at lewes once a month (it really is fun and not by any means for the quick club members). Bargain!
– whilst some of the running is round the streets of Seaford, over the summer we have started to get out in the beautiful countryside around Seaford (it isn’t really that far to cuckmere!).
What have you got to lose!