The club runs several Couch to 5K programmes each year. The programme is a structured nine-week plan designed to gradually increase your fitness and running ability.

Starting from little or no running experience, it helps you progress to running continuously for 30 minutes within just nine weeks. While this may seem challenging at first, the programme is designed to build your confidence and endurance step by step.

What feels difficult in the beginning soon becomes achievable as your stamina improves and you spend longer periods running each week.

Each week consists of three runs at the same level, one with the group, and two as 'homework', allowing you to become comfortable with that stage before progressing to the next challenge.  The homework sessions can either be done alone, with other course members or at one of our weekly track sessions with other club members.

On completion of the programme, participants graduate at Bushy parkrun where they receive a commemorative shield and some home-made brownies!