Category Archives for "Couch to 5k"

Couch to 5k Squad Member Interview: Running Alone with a Coach on your Shoulder

We’re now helping more people who cannot attend club runs than ever before. Watch this video to learn why Helene prefers to run alone and how she’s made it to week 7 of our Couch to 5k Programme. Helene does not consider herself a sporty person and even confesses that she’s not really accepted that […]

Beginner Running Interview in Week 7 of Couch to 5k Programme

Louise Bruce joined Cheltenham Running Club in April 2018 and enjoyed the experience so much she’s agreed to do this video interview with Head Coach, Conor Graham. Louise explains how she’d always looked at runners in the street and wondered how they were able to continue running so long without taking regular rests.  She goes on […]

How to Crush the Couch to 5k

If you or anyone else you know has failed to complete the NHS or any other Couch to 5k Plan then you’re not alone…In fact practically every one of our successful Couch to 5k members failed the NHS Couch to 5k before they found us. Watch this video to learn why so many people fail the […]

New Beginner Runners Appeal

Every 13 weeks our Couch to 5k members move into non-stop running groups. This means we need new people to come in and help us ensure we can keep the Couch to 5k programme going. Watch this video to hear what happens and how you can get involved. 

Beginner Stories and Advice from Peter Baylis

Watch this inspirational and informative talk from Peter Baylis to pick up the beginner tips you need to keep running. 

Annie Gillon discussing her Motivation to Walk and Run in Events

Need some inspiration to get active? Some people take on challenges which push them and allow them to learn more about themselves. Learn how Annie’s love of walking led to a love of running and many more challenges along the way. 

Cheltenham Running Club at Park Run April 2017

Watch highlights of our January Couch to 5k runners joining other club members for their first ever 5k running event, the Pittville Park Run. 

How our Targeted Training Squads have Helped Club Members

Watch this video as Head Coach, Conor Graham, chats about the effects training squads have had on club members preparing for target events. 

Couch to 5k and Tempo Run Start with Cheltenham Running Club

Watch this short clip from a run we had up at Cheltenham Race Course. This picturesque venue allows us to prepare for off road events such as the Cheltenham Challenge.

Couch to 5k Runner Interview Sarah Bottomley

Watch this video as Sarah explains why she was able to successfully complete our Couch to 5k Programme.  Sarah joined our Couch to 5k Squad meaning vital guidance from Head Coach, Conor Graham and member support via the closed Facebook Group.