Lucky for you, we’ve got just the program to get you off the couch and smiling as you cross the 5K finish line, including a couch to 5K plan, designed for complete running newbies. Our Runner ...

If you’re not a runner, but you’d like to be, the classic way to start is with a couch-to-5K program (available in convenient podcast or printable chart form, or in any of dozens of apps.

There are lots of running apps out there - some are basic trackers, some are for seasoned runners, and some are for newbies wanting to learn to run. Beginner running apps are generally designed to ...

“Using Couch to 5K may feel like a step back ... alongside a structured plan, did wonders beforehand. It was time to get reacquainted. I won’t lie: after completing the first run I skipped ...

I can’t tell you exactly how many times I’ve tried to enjoy running over the course of my adult life, but let’s just say that weeks one to five of the Couch to 5k training plan are ...

Next steps The Couch to 5K plan is great way to start running. Once you are running regularly the key is to keep running 3 times a week. Read the Get Inspired guide (below) for ideas on how to ...

NHS Couch to 5K, the groundbreaking free fitness app from BBC Sport and the Department of Health and Social Care, has surpassed seven million downloads. Launched in 2016, the app offers a ...