Author: Rick Wilson

Hello all, This is your event information for the Celebration Event that will take place on Sat 12th November 2022.  Firstly, I would like to extend our gratitude to the army of leaders and volunteers who have supported you throughout this plan. There have been some very cold and dark nights to contend with, there…Continue readingBlackburn Couch to 5K – Autumn 2022 Celebration Event

On Monday 19th September 2022, Blackburn Couch to 5K will be cancelled as a mark of respect to Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and the nation at this sad time If you would like to complete Monday’s session in your own time, you can find our plans here.Continue readingBlackburn C25K is Cancelled on Mon 19th Sept 22

We cannot wait to see you all! A massive warm welcome awaits all our new participants for our next Couch to 5K, Sport Walking, Social and Progression Run Groups! We will be meeting on the main car park which is accessed from the traffic lights on Preston Old Road. Car parking on this car park…Continue readingInformation for the Plans Starting on Mon 5th September 2022

Updated 19th August 2022 We’ve had an absolutely amazing response to the appeal for leaders and volunteers and are in a really enviable position with just over 2 weeks to go before the start of the next program. There are a small number of volunteer positions we would still like to fill and these are…Continue readingMeet Your Teams For The September Plan

Get Fit For FREE At Blackburn Couch to 5K Calling all runners and walkers! Please make sure that you complete the Registration Form for our next FREE program. It runs from Mon 5th Sept until Sat 12th November 2022. >>REGISTER NOW!Continue readingWe’re Back On 5th September 2022!

Nickie O’Hara Once upon a time I was a champion sprinter. The day before the England trials I got knocked over by a car and during my recovery period I discovered boys and smoking; my running career was all but over. Fast forward 26 years, three children, two grandchildren and a huge weight gain later……Continue readingCan You Be Like Nickie?

Blackburn Couch to 5K – Appeal for Coordinators, Leaders and Volunteers 5th Sept to 12th Nov 2022 Can you help to fill the vacancies? Apply now IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Run/walk leaders are solely responsible for ensuring that cover is provided in their absence.  You will liaise with your co-run leaders and volunteers to ensure that the…Continue readingRun Leaders, Walk Leaders and Volunteers Needed! 5th Sept to 12th Nov 2022!

We cannot wait to see you all at the park for the Winter Program! A massive warm welcome awaits all our new participants for our Winter Couch to 5K, Sport Walking, Social and Progression Run Groups! Ben Smith This program is dedicated to Ben Smith (see cover photo with his wife Gail) who was a…Continue readingInfo For Winter Plan Starting 31/01/22

Schedule The next plan begins on Mon 31st January 2022 and ends with the Celebration Event on Thu 31st March 2022. The venue is Witton Park, Blackburn. We meet in the C25K compound which is just off the main car park at Witton Park Arena. Monday at 7pm (C25K, Social Run, Sport Walking, Progression Groups)…Continue readingTeams announced for the January 2022 programme!

January 2022 Programme What’s on? Couch to 5K | Sport Walking | 5KM Social Running | 5KM to 10KM Progression Groups Meeting Times Monday and Thursday at 7pm You can find details of where we meet here. Schedule 31/01/2022 – Week 1 07/02/2022 – Week 2 14/02/2022 – Week 3 21/02/2022 – Week 4 28/02/2022…Continue readingRegister for the January 2022 Blackburn Couch to 5K Programmes