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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.

Sarah and Lee discuss CRC Training Squads

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 Cheltenham Pittville Park Run

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.

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Facebook Reviews

Cheltenham Running Club

5.0

Mary Irwin

2018-10-30T20:39:44+0000

The members of the group are so supportive of each other, from the first time runners to the marathon runners. We are coached by Conor Graham who gently challenges ,encourages you to go further, do better . You make new friends. There are Facebook groups within the club to keep you in touch with your part of the club

Siân Williams

2018-10-30T19:05:08+0000

Love CRC :) I am a full time mum so I rarely (never 😣) have a chance to go to club runs so my training programme is all online.. Conor writes a programme for me and I am part of a Facebook group of people trying to achieve the same goal.. I defo couldn’t have ran the Cheltenham half as well as I did if it wasn’t for Conor and the CRC.. we have an incredibly dedicated and passionate coach who answers any questions whenever he can (including evenings and weekends, in addition to having his own young family to look after as well) and very lovely club members (both whom I’ve spoken to on the online groups and who have welcomed me with open arms at the races I’ve taken part in as part of the CRC).. highly recommended 👍

Charlotte Eden

2018-10-30T17:35:11+0000

Just into week 3/10 (plus having done the intro week sessions) of the couch to 5K! Having tried and failed in the past, Conor and the whole group are doing a great job at helping achieve what I thought wouldn’t be possible. For someone who did no exercise, I feel a lot fitter already. I am enjoying running, getting out with the fresh air and the lovely group make it fun and Conor is a great coach.

Joanna Nowill

2018-10-30T17:32:01+0000

I’m having a wonderful time at Cheltenham Running Club. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging. I have never run before, I’m 60 so this is my last chance. I’ve managed to run far better than I ever thought possible. The programme is excellently paced and Connor is on hand to help you with any questions.

Alice Rees

2018-06-26T21:42:23+0000

I honestly get so much from this club, everyone is super welcoming and friendly! Conors coaching is brilliant and I've massively improved my pace :D 100% recommend!

Jessica Duff

2018-04-16T09:23:31+0000

Really helpful and friendly people and help me with my running 🏃‍♀️

Stuart Stoner

2018-01-05T15:40:13+0000

Kevin Keegan

2018-01-05T12:13:32+0000

I joined the club in January 2017 without any real running experience. The only runs I had done before were in football training and on match days, so no real distance running. I started off on the couch 2 5k programme and by the April I had run my first continuous 5k in a park run. We got taught all about proper technique and so on . By the summer I attempted my first 10k race in the Cheltenham Challenge, and completed it on the hottest day of the year, something I thought I would never do, but thanks to Conor and other members of the club quite a few of us managed this. Since then I have done a few 10k’s a lot of park runs (5k’s) and am lining myself up for the Reading half Marathon in March . This is such a great friendly club, come and give us a go you won’t be disappointed.

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