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BUMPER NUMBERS PROUDLY COMPLETE LOCAL RUN GROUP’S COUCH TO 5K!
Local social running club Porth Eirias Runners held their fourth ‘Couch to 5km’ (C25k) course encouraging all to lace-up their trainers and discover the joys of running.
The eight-week running plan for absolute beginners,started on 9th January 2023 and took place along the promenade in Colwyn Bay. Led by newly qualified volunteer Run Leader Catrin Williams, they slowly built up their distance over the two
months, and by the first week in March they accomplished 5km of running.
Porth Eirias Runners Group Leader, Paula Jones said: “The course has proved to be very popular in the past, yet this one has been the most successful to date. Catrin has been a great asset to our Run Leader team and has brought her
enthusiasm to every C25k session, making it fun for all. Supported by the group’s other volunteer run leaders, the course was varied, and helped develop technique, strength and stamina.”
On 4th March, they graduated the course, running the 5km Conwy Park Run alongside other members of the Porth Eirias Running Group who
were showing their support. As a celebration of their achievement, they were presented with a C25k finishers medal and well-deserved cake!
The feedback has been very positive: “This course has been amazing. I looked forward to each session!”
“Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Nothing more to say!”
“All my life I have said I can’t run, now in my 50s I have learnt I can! Great program, great leaders, great fun!”
Many of the C25k graduates have now joined the group and can be seen along the promenade with fellow runners.
Porth Eirias Runners are a mixed social running group for all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome to join, whether it’s to train for a race or just to get out, meet new people and have a chat while getting active. They meet Mondays and Wednesdays at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay 6:30am and 6:30pm.
For further information contact: portheiriasrunners@yahoo.com or go to https://irun.wales/groups/per/
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