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Couch to 5k Squad Member Interview: Running Alone with a Coach on your Shoulder

We’re now helping more people who cannot attend club runs than ever before. Watch this video to learn why Helene prefers to run alone and how she’s made it to week 7 of our Couch to 5k Programme. Helene does not consider herself a sporty person and even confesses that she’s not really accepted that […]

Beginner Running Interview in Week 7 of Couch to 5k Programme

Louise Bruce joined Cheltenham Running Club in April 2018 and enjoyed the experience so much she’s agreed to do this video interview with Head Coach, Conor Graham. Louise explains how she’d always looked at runners in the street and wondered how they were able to continue running so long without taking regular rests. She goes on […]

How to Crush the Couch to 5k

If you or anyone else you know has failed to complete the NHS or any other Couch to 5k Plan then you’re not alone…In fact practically every one of our successful Couch to 5k members failed the NHS Couch to 5k before they found us. Watch this video to learn why so many people fail the […]

New Beginner Runners Appeal

Every 13 weeks our Couch to 5k members move into non-stop running groups. This means we need new people to come in and help us ensure we can keep the Couch to 5k programme going. Watch this video to hear what happens and how you can get involved.

Beginner Stories and Advice from Peter Baylis

Watch this inspirational and informative talk from Peter Baylis to pick up the beginner tips you need to keep running.

Annie Gillon discussing her Motivation to Walk and Run in Events

Need some inspiration to get active? Some people take on challenges which push them and allow them to learn more about themselves. Learn how Annie’s love of walking led to a love of running and many more challenges along the way.

Cheltenham Running Club at Park Run April 2017

Watch highlights of our January Couch to 5k runners joining other club members for their first ever 5k running event, the Pittville Park Run.

Sarah and Lee discuss CRC Training Squads

How our Targeted Training Squads have Helped Club Members

Watch this video as Head Coach, Conor Graham, chats about the effects training squads have had on club members preparing for target events.

Couch to 5k and Tempo Run Start with Cheltenham Running Club

Watch this short clip from a run we had up at Cheltenham Race Course. This picturesque venue allows us to prepare for off road events such as the Cheltenham Challenge.

Couch to 5k Cheltenham Pittville Park Run

Couch to 5k Runner Interview Sarah Bottomley

Watch this video as Sarah explains why she was able to successfully complete our Couch to 5k Programme. Sarah joined our Couch to 5k Squad meaning vital guidance from Head Coach, Conor Graham and member support via the closed Facebook Group.

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Suzanne Moore

2019-09-17T16:58:49+0000

I am just coming to the end of my Couch to 5k training and I’m amazed at how well I’ve progressed. I have never been able to run any kind of distance. Conor’s program has made it easy to manage and progress and the rest of the club members are so friendly and welcoming. I plan on continuing my runs with the club.read more

Jackie Noakes

2019-08-27T20:12:17+0000

Everyone is so friendly, encouraging and it’s fun. Conor is supportive and works you hard but it’s worth it. Really enjoyable club.read more

Rachel Jefferies

2019-07-18T14:49:53+0000

Excellent coach in Conor, very good support, club is more than just running. All members very friendly and encouraging no matter what your abilityread more

Ray McKinnon

2019-04-23T19:57:24+0000

I'm over 50 and haven't ran in nearly 25 years, however the group made me feel most welcomed and will definitely recommend to anyone considering returning or even starting running what ever the age or abilitiesread more

Bodart Michèle

2019-01-18T20:46:56+0000

Good support and the techniques work.

Philippa Rimell

2018-12-22T09:24:15+0000

I joined CRC in April 2018 on the recommendation of a friend. I had been ill for a couple of months and wanted to get back into running. The coach, Conor, and the group as a whole are incredibly supportive and have kept me motivated throughout the year to keep running and keep fit. I recently ran my best ever 10k after joining the 10k squad and hope to join the half marathon squad in the new year.read more

Mary Irwin

2018-10-30T20:39:44+0000

The members of the group are so supportive of each other, from the first time runners to the marathon runners. We are coached by Conor Graham who gently challenges ,encourages you to go further, do better . You make new friends. There are Facebook groups within the club to keep you in touch with your part of the clubread more

Siân Williams

2018-10-30T19:05:08+0000

Love CRC :) I am a full time mum so I rarely (never 😣) have a chance to go to club runs so my training programme is all online.. Conor writes a programme for me and I am part of a Facebook group of people trying to achieve the same goal.. I defo couldn’t have ran the Cheltenham half as well as I did if it wasn’t for Conor and the CRC.. we have an incredibly dedicated and passionate coach who answers any questions whenever he can (including evenings and weekends, in addition to having his own young family to look after as well) and very lovely club members (both whom I’ve spoken to on the online groups and who have welcomed me with open arms at the races I’ve taken part in as part of the CRC).. highly recommended 👍read more

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