Couch to……..5k & 10k
It starts again on 9th September.
Into its third year, Okehampton Running Club has adapted its Couch to … programme to focus exclusively on achieving the 10k distance once the athlete has concluded the Cto5k programme with a Okehampton Parkrun. This amazing opportunity that successfully gets relative novice runners to complete a 10k milestones.
The plan consists of 2 blocks of 9 weeks going through the various distance milestones.
Each milestone will have its own 9-week plan all contributing towards the next goal if you chose to take it.
The only pre-requisite is to complete the Cto5k programme and a parkrun before embarking on the second phase.
The plan will be of;
- Low intensity
- Focuses on running and walking
- Increases in mileage, slowly
- Building strength and conditioning
- Training is integrated with our club sessions
- Self-training by yourself or in friendship groups
- Group training at some weekends
Along the journey there will be;
- Physical training
- Technical training
- Running form tips
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Couch to 5k training | Tuesday 9th Sept 25 |
| Parkrun finale | Saturday 8th Nov 25 |
| Start 5k to 10k training | Tuesday 18th Nov 25 |
| 10k event | Sunday 18th Jan 26 |
The plan dates are all subject to change. If you are not able to make some of these dates above, then the opportunity will be given for other dates providing they are within a reasonable time so not to get too far behind the plan.
Any questions or queries please contact our coach Robert Richards at coaching@okehamptonrunningclub.com
Robert Richards mantra is #Completing is Competing