January 2019
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NBRG ‘Couch to 5k’ – Mission accomplished!
‘Couch to 5k’ graduates and NBRG members at Chipping Sodbury parkrun
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ack in October, on a cold, dark, Friday evening, just over 30 local residents joined members of North Bristol Running Group (NBRG) to begin their journey to become runners. Week by week, working in small groups, supported and encouraged by a team of experienced runners, the group increased their fitness and stamina. This was achieved by following a routine of walking and jogging for set periods of time, e.g. one-minute walk, twominute jog for a total period of twenty minutes. Each week, the
group were able to increase the amount of time spent jogging and the distance covered. Sheila Wilcox, one of the run leaders for NBRG, explained: “It’s about the fifth week of the course when the magic happens. We see people who struggled to jog for one minute in the first week now able to continue jogging for ten minutes at a time and covering the full 5 km distance, it can get emotional.” Sheila also described how this year’s group worked hard to succeed, not only training on a Friday evening but also once or twice during each week,
adapting their busy schedules to accommodate walk/jog sessions. On Saturday 8th December, the ‘Couch to 5k’ crew met at The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury to participate in parkrun – a free, weekly, timed 5km run. This event marked the end of the eight week course, and their graduation as runners. They were awarded a medal and celebrated
with a sip of well-earned Bucks Fizz! It’s hoped that the graduates will continue with their new activity of running by continuing to attend the weekly runs that NBRG offer. Another ‘Couch to 5k’ course will be offered by NBRG in the autumn of 2019. ● More info: ‘North Bristol Running Group’ on Facebook
Beginners’ running courses in January 2019 Sole Sisters Running Club has another beginners’ course planned to start on Monday 14th January. The six-week course costs £15. For your first week, we will meet at Baileys Court Activity Centre, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8BH. Please print off and complete an application form and bring it with you to the first session or just turn up on the night. For more details, visit www.solesistersrc.co.uk/beginners.php Active in Life (South Gloucestershire Council) is hosting a nine-week daytime ‘Couch to 5k’ course in Little Stoke Park, starting on Monday 14th January at 9.30am. There is also an evening course starting in Bradley Stoke on Thursday 17th January at 7pm. For more details, search for ‘Couch to 5k’ on www.eventbrite.co.uk
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