Get 2025 off to a flying start with Couch to 5k

Taking up running can feel like a scary prospect – especially for beginners – but with the right support and guidance from qualified instructors, taking the first step to getting fit is made easier.

Delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Couch to 5K is an 8-week programme, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. All participants start with a combination of walking and running to gradually develop fitness and stamina and work towards the end goal of completing a 5K run.

For £32 participants will receive two coached sessions from qualified instructors each week, a t-shirt, and a medal upon completion of the programme.

Participants also have the option of completing the Couch to 5K programme virtually for free, allowing you to train around your own schedule, with access to weekly training plans, tips and inspirational messages from the programme instructors.

The programme will commence Monday 13 January at the following locations:

• The Mall, Armagh: Every Monday and Wednesday at 6.30pm.
• Portadown Peoples Park: Every Monday and Wednesday at 6.30pm.

Click here register for Couch to 5K. For more information or advice, please contact Amanda Mogey