Couch to 5K Training Program
Overview
The Couch to 5K program is designed for beginners who want to start running and build up to completing a 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) run. This program gradually increases your running stamina and fitness over the course of 8 weeks, mixing walking and running intervals. The goal is to ease you into running with manageable progressions, ensuring you build fitness while minimizing the risk of injury.
With over 15 years of coaching expertise, Joe Ward is the Head Coach and Founder of the Manly Beach Running Club, transforming more than 500 runners into marathon and ultra marathon powerhouses since 2012. His coaching prowess extends internationally, preparing athletes for marathons and ultra’s including Berlin, London, Tokyo, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Sydney, to name just a few notable locations.
"Joe changed my perspective on the sport. Highly recommend."