Couch to 5K

As part of your New Years Resolution, have you thought about running?

Couch to 5K is returning in 2015 to assist residents in improving their physical and emotional well-being and all they need is a pair of trainers.

Many people turn to running to keep fit and stay active. To help encourage more people to get off the couch and keep fit Havant Borough Council, in Partnership with Victory Athletics Club and Innovations Fitness, are organising more ‘Couch to 5K’ beginner running schemes in 2015.

The nine week course, funded through a Health Grant from Hampshire County Council, is ideal for those who have no previous running experience. It enables participants to gradually make the transition from walking to being able to run 3 miles by the end of the programme. With an emphasis on fun, socialising and making steps to being healthy the course is perfect for absolute beginners.

The nine week course is available to anyone over the age of 18 at a cost of just £15 per person.

Councillor Yvonne Weeks said : “We are delighted with the success of this scheme and excited to be delivering more courses in 2015 with the hope of inspiring people to become active.” Four courses ran in 2014 which were very popular and many people who took part are now regularly running. Including Elle from Bedhampton who on completion of the course ran the Great South Run in October and has now entered the Reading Half marathon in March, she said: “Couch to 5K has been such a massive help in improving my fitness and my social life!”

The first courses in 2015 will start from Emsworth Park on Tuesday 6th January and Horndean Technology College on Wednesday 7th January.

For further information and details on how to book please visit www.havant.gov.uk/get-activehavant/ couch-5k-beginners-running-course