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BUMPER NUMBERS PROUDLY COMPLETE LOCAL RUN GROUP’S COUCH TO 5K!
Local social running club Porth Eirias Runners held their fifth ‘Couch to 5km’ (C25k) course encouraging all to lace-up their trainers and discover the joys of running.
The eight-week running plan for beginners or returning runners, started on 15th January and took place along the promenade in Colwyn Bay. Led by enthusiastic volunteer Run Leader Catrin Williams, who had weekly support from fellow leaders Melanie Palmer and Bethan Wynne-Jones and a number of volunteer run buddies, they gradually built up their distance over 8 weeks with a combination of running and walking, They were encouraged to complete 2 sessions each week with the run club and then complete "homework" at the weekend.
On 9th March, they all graduated the course, completing the 5km Conwy Park Run alongside other members of the Porth Eirias Running Group who were all there to support the runners. As a celebration of their achievement, they were presented with a C25k finisher’s medal, goody bags, well deserved cake and a small glass of Bucks Fizz!!!
Porth Eirias Runners Group Leader, Paula Jones said: “The course gets more popular each year and we already
have enquires for next year!! This one has been the most successful to date. Catrin has been a great asset to our Run Leader team and brings so much energy and fun to every C25k session, there is always plenty of laughter!!!”
The C25k graduates are now encouraged to continue their running journey and join with fellow members of the run club on a weekly basis.
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. Our sessions also include hill and interval training and during the summer months we have strength and conditioning training in Eirias Park.
To find out more about the club please visit: irun.wales/groups/per or email group leader Paula Jones: portheiriasrunners@yahoo.com
4 SPORT CHWARAEON CONWY
COURSE FEEDBACK:
"Catrin you are an incredible force of energy, you are amazing"
“... a Queen Leader and the run buddies have been so supportive” "I would never have completed this without the support of the club"