Couch to 5K
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
Couch to 5K is the NHS Better Health programme's free running plan for absolute beginners, guiding people from the couch to running 5km in as little as 9 weeks. The plan involves three runs a week with rest days in between, starting with a mix of short runs and walks and building up week by week, with a choice of trainers coaching through the free NHS Couch to 5K app, which also works with music players and connects users to the Couch to 5K community. The plan can also be followed via the week-by-week schedule or PDF on the NHS website, and runs can be done outdoors or on a treadmill. Millions of people have used the programme to start and maintain a running habit.
WHO THE PROGRAMME SUPPORTS
General community
SAFEGUARDING
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EVIDENCE & LEARNING
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