Based in Weybridge, the club runs several Couch To 5K courses each year with the next one starting on Tuesday 22nd September.

The structured ten-week plan is designed to gradually increase your fitness and running ability. Starting from little or no running experience, it helps you progress to running 5K continuously within just 10 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, one with the group on a Tuesday evening followed by two 'homework' runs.

These 'homework' sessions can either be done alone, with other course members or at one of our weekly track sessions alongside other club members. In addition, we'll show you how to stretch properly and give you exercises to build your strength.

Club members will join you in your graduation run at Bushy parkrun.

The Tuesday runs start at 7:00pm from Elmbridge Canoe Club, where we're based, and where you'll find a small car park, toilets and changing rooms.

The cost is just £40 and as well as the ten week course, it also includes full club membership for the current season (April to April) which, along with five weekly sessions, comes with several other benefits including England Athletics affiliation, regular social events and discounts at a number of local shops and businesses.