Question 1

How long is the programme?

Accepted Answer

It’s 8 weeks long and feature a mixture of coached sessions and self-directed runs. Don’t worry, we’ll tell you what to do for those self-directed runs!

Question 2

How long are the sessions?

Accepted Answer

The coached sessions will be about an hour, and the self-directed runs about 40 mins (5 mins warming up, 30 mins run-walking, 5 mins cooling down). We’ll meet for the coached sessions at the Hamilton Panthers club house on Knavesmire Road.

Question 3

Who is it for?

Accepted Answer

Everyone over 18. If you can walk, you can do this course. 
This programme will suit those who haven’t run before and want to get into it, those who’ve tried running but not quite found their running groove, and those who don’t think they can run but want to try it anyway.

Question 4

What happens in a session?

Accepted Answer

The coached sessions will be led by at least one England Athletics qualified coach (probably 2), and supported by qualified run leaders. The sessions will look each week at different areas of running and give you the tools to do them well.

Question 5

What if I have more questions?

Accepted Answer

You can try the York Knavesmire Harriers website https://www.yorkknavesmireharriers.co.uk/ or our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/129275907114114

Question 6

Is there a Facebook group for just C25k participants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it’s here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265493942540906 
It’s a closed group so only those in it can see what’s been posted.

Couch to 5K 8 week programme