If you’ve spent months waiting for the right time to get fit, your starting line is here. Our 8-week First Steps to 5km programme will help you build confidence, fitness and momentum this spring.
Spring race goals are built in the weeks before the start line. Perhaps you have been thinking about running your first 5km but have no idea how to begin. You may already be comfortable over 5km and want to step up to 10km, improve your time or bring more structure to your training. Wherever you are starting, our new First Steps to 5km and First Steps to 10km programmes will help you work towards a clear goal this spring.
Run Your First 5km
Starting to run can feel intimidating when everyone around you appears to know what they are doing. Many beginners worry that they are too unfit, too slow or likely to hold the group back. You do not need any running experience to join First Steps to 5km. We will begin with your current fitness and guide you through a gradual eight-week programme designed to prepare you for your first 5km. You will learn how to pace yourself, build your fitness safely and become more confident with each session. You will also have the support of a coach and a group of people working towards the same milestone.
Take Your Running to 10km
Running 5km regularly is a good foundation, but reaching 10km often requires a more considered approach. Our First Steps to 10km programme is for runners who want to complete their first 10km or improve their performance over the distance. It will give your training direction as you build the endurance, strength and consistency needed to progress. You will learn how to approach different sessions, manage your pace and train towards your goal without treating every run like a race.
Start Training for Your Spring Goal
Both programmes run for eight weeks and include structured coaching, strength work and guidance to help you train safely and consistently. You will work at your own pace, but you will not be doing it alone. We will be there to guide you through the difficult sessions, celebrate the progress and help you arrive at your spring finish line ready for it. Whether you are aiming for your first 5km, your first 10km or a new personal best, this is your opportunity to start training with purpose.
Complete the registration form below and choose the programme that matches your spring running goal.
Spring is here and its time to train for your first 5km or 10km, or maybe you just want to get faster? Set those goals now and just start. Eight weeks from now, you could be completing your first 5km, preparing to line up for your first 10km or seeing a stronger time on the clock. You do not need to wait until you feel fitter, faster or more confident. Those are things we will build together.
Our First Steps to 5km and First Steps to 10km programmes begin on 7 September 2026 at Old Parks Sports Club and run for eight weeks. Complete the registration form below, choose the programme that matches your goal and take your first step towards your spring finish line. S
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