14/04/2025
For anyone that's wants to get active with a fun and social group where nobody gets left behind π
**** Introducing Stamford Stridersβ new Beginnersβ Course - Wednesday 7th May 2025 *****
Are you a former runner looking to get back into a regular running routine? Someone looking to build some fitness and make a positive healthy change to your life? Or someone simply looking to try out something new? Then our Beginnersβ Course will be perfect for you! From zero to 30 minutes of running, based around βcouch to 5kβ, take the first steps of a journey you wonβt regret!
What is it?
The course follows a similar structure and format to the well-known NHS Couch to 5k programme.
Each week you will take part in short, time-based periods of running followed by walking recoveries. You will be in groups led and supported by our friendly, qualified running leaders and coaches, who will be helping you every step of the way. As the weeks go on, and as your fitness and confidence improve, the course will adapt so that youβre gradually running more, and walking less. Itβs all structured in a way that makes it progressive, building on what you have done previously, and it is done at a very gradual pace to ensure your body slowly adapts to the sessions.
Is it right for me?
This course is open to anybody looking to get into running and to build some fitness. It doesn't matter if you haven't run in a long time - the structure of the course is designed to accommodate those new to the sport. If you are already a regular runner who can run comfortably for 30 minutes or more, then our future 5k to 10k course may be more suitable for you. Alternatively, our Wednesday evening 5k loops may be worth considering.
When and Where?
The course will start on Wednesday 7th May, at 6:30pm, and will run every Wednesday for 10 weeks. The sessions will start at the playing fields off Empingham Road, Stamford, and, as the course progresses, you will be taken out around the surrounding areas of the town, always finishing back at the playing fields.
How much?
The course will cost Β£10 for its duration (Β£1 per session). If you decide to join Striders as a full member after completing the course, Β£10 will be deducted from your first annual membership fee (normally Β£20).
Iβm interested, what next?
Visit our beginners webpage to find out more and register: https://www.stamfordstriders.org/Pages/Beginners
With your permission, you will be added to a WhatsApp group where weekly sessions and useful information will be shared.
Please also join our Striders beginnersβ commuStamford Striders Beginnerscom/share/g/16JyeP6Mt1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
See you all soon!