Have you ever wanted to be able to run? Does being able to exercise for FREE anytime, anywhere appeal? Does running just seem a bit too hard? Have you struggled to find a group to join due to timing being difficult?

Wyndham City Council with Wynfit Recreational Running group are organising an 11 week running course aimed at complete beginners.

Taster session (Wed 14 February) - Is this something that you would like to do but are a bit worried that you can't? Come and try our Session 1 - a gentle 'Intro' without committing to any more sessions. If you like it join us again the next week and if you keep on liking it, keep on coming!.. .😉 Complete the whole 11 weeks and you will be running for 35 minutes/ close to 5k!

Parts 1 and 2: Not sure if you can do this? We have split the course into 2 parts - 5 weeks and then 6 weeks. If by week 5 you feel you have progressed far enough then feel pleased with this achievement, if you would like to carry on complete the final 6 weeks.

Join in at Part 2: If you have run before but need help to get started again, can run 8 minutes, walk 5 minutes, run 8 minutes then come and join us for Part 2.

What is it?

This course is a tried and tested 11 week running plan for you to follow, we provide a weekly group session and you complete 2 more run-walks (homeworks) between group sessions.

Each week the running slowly increases helping people to enjoy the journey, to become stronger and better runners, reducing potential injury. Our course takes you to 35 minutes running, if you are interested in running a 5k this is close to the time most new runners will achieve.

It brings together like-minded people to make the journey together over the weeks.

Sessions start at 7.30pm, giving you time to get back from work/ put the kids to bed first. (please arrive 10 minutes early to check in so that the session can start on time)

Aged 13 plus, bring your teenager and do the course together!!

The group will meet at Dunnings Road Reserve, and run on the oval.

What happens?

The sessions last an hour (the first couple of sessions may be shorter). We start with a warm-up and some mobilisation exercises to get ready to start the main session: a combination of running and walking. As the weeks progress the run times become longer and the walk times shorter. We end with a cool down and a stretch. At the end of the course the group may take part in a local 5k together. Feel free to ask your leader any questions at any time. Why not meet up with one of your new running buddies and tackle your 'homeworks' together?

Each week we provide you with a different exercise to try which will help strengthen key running muscles and help to prevent injury.

What ticket do I book? - YOU ONLY NEED TO BOOK 1 TICKET

Taster and/ or Part 1/ whole course - if you think you would like to just try the Taster and see how you go, or sign up for more of the course, then book this option
Part 2 - if you would like to join us at 10 minutes run, 3 minutes walk, 10 minutes run, join us here
Active Wyndham Returner - if you have taken part in the course before and graduated should choose this ticket - there will be a code in the Facebook Beginner Running Course for you to sign up to open up this ticket

Dates:

Wednesday 14 February - Taster Session (week 1)
Wednesday 13 March - success, part 1 finished!
Wednesday 20 March - week 6 (Part 2 starts)
Last session Wednesday 24 April - week 11 - PLEASE NOTE THE EASTER HOLIDAYS are 29 March to 14 April, the coach will chat with the group to plan whether to continue through or extend the course.

If you have a holiday planned, don't worry just take your trainers and the plan and you can do this on holiday and keep up with the group.

Sign up today, and tell your friends. All you need is a pair of trainers!!

This course is being run by Wynfit and Wyndham City as part of Active Wyndham and is FREE. The Active Wyndham Calendar aims to help more Wyndham residents to find physical activities that they enjoy.

Registration Information:

• Please check in with the coaches on arrival.

• Please follow any processes in place as directed by the coaches which are part of the risk assessment.

Data collection and enquiries:

Registration information will be kept on a secure database and will be used in a statistical format for monitoring and evaluation purposes only. You may be contacted for feedback to help with course improvement/project evaluation. Medical information, name, age, gender and emergency contact details will be passed onto the coaches where required. For further information on how your personal and health information will be handled by Council, refer to Council’s Privacy Policy wyndham.vic.gov.au/privacy-policy

Any questions? Please email: activewyndham@wyndham.vic.gov.au

If the participant has specific access requirements to participate please email activewyndham@wyndham.vic.gov.au so that we can check if we are able to cater for their needs.