How our beginners group ran their first 10K together

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Twelve weeks ago our Sunday walk-run group started a simple plan: three runs a week, a bit longer each week, and coffee after every session.

The plan

We followed a gentle walk-run progression like the Couch to 5K plan, then added one longer run each weekend.

Last Sunday 23 runners lined up for their first 10K. Everyone finished, and the cheering at the line was louder than at any marathon we've been to.

"I never thought I'd call myself a runner. Now I can't imagine my week without Sunday mornings."

Want to join the next group? It starts the first Sunday of next month.

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