Free Couch to 5k sessions - Brisbane

Free Couch to 5K group sessions for everyone. No fitness required and no catch.

Free group sessions for people who've never really run before - or who tried once, hated it, and gave up. Show up as you are. Bring a friend if it helps. Leave whenever you like.

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A few honest promises

No pressure. No judgement. No catch.

01.

You won't be left behind

If you need to walk the whole thing, you walk the whole thing. The session works around the slowest person, not the fastest. That's the whole point.

02.

No-one's selling you anything

I run paid coaching too, but these sessions aren't a sales pitch. If you ever want to ask about it, you can. If you don't, you'll never hear about it from me.

03.

Bringing someone is encouraged

Friend, partner, neighbour, colleague - anyone who's been talking about getting started but hasn't. It's easier with a familiar face, and they'll be welcome.

Why work with me

Qualifications alone don't make you a great coach. Ten years working with beginners can help.

Qualified Via

UK Athletics

Qualified through the UK's national governing body for athletics - not a weekend certificate course.

More than

10+ years

working with new runners

A decade of working with real people starting from scratch - not elite athletes or gym regulars. Just beginners finding their feet.

Free and paid group running events

Upcoming sessions

Wednesday

happening Free

24th June

5:30pm - 60 minute session

The Coronation 339 Social Run Club →

Let's get the office moving.

Do I have to be a runner or a certain speed?

Absolutely not. All runs are time based not distance based so everyone will start and finish at the same time. The goal is to be social and get moving, not race.

Where

We will meet in the central lobby of 339 Coronation Drive. Please try to arrive at least 5 minutes beforehand.

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What it is

A proper start, with no pressure.

These are free group sessions for complete beginners. The point isn't to get fit fast or push you hard - it's to show you that running can actually be enjoyable, when you start in the right way.

Completely free, no obligation

There's nothing to sign up for, nothing to pay, and no pitch at the end. Come once, come every week, or never come back. It's genuinely up to you.

Built for absolute beginners

If you can walk, you can do this. We start with short, gentle intervals - walk a bit, run a bit. No-one's racing. No-one's watching. Everyone's in the same boat.

Bring a friend along

Showing up is the hardest part. If a friend, partner or workmate makes it easier, bring them. The more nervous beginners the better - that's exactly who these sessions are for.

Friendly, not sporty

No lycra required. No talk of splits or PBs. Just a small group of people having a go, with someone there to make sure you're doing it in a way that won't put you off for life.

Questions

Common questions about the session

Can I bring friend?

Yes absolutely. The sessions are free for everyone.Attend 1,000 sessions and bring the whole family and the sessions are still free and you're still welcome.

Do I need to let you know I'm coming?

If it's your first time, yes. You can book onto a session using the forms below. If you're a regular, it's less important.

How long is each session?

Around 45 minutes. There's no obligation to stay the whole time. Lots of new runners who feel a bit shy come along and watch for a few minutes before ever joining in.

I've tried Couch to 5K before and quit. Why would this be different?

I don't know what happened when you tried before. But I do know that engaging, fun group sessions have been a key player in many new runners learning to enjoy and feel comfortable running.

What happens in the first session?

We meet in person and I get a clear picture of where you're starting from - how you move, what's getting in your way, and what you actually want from running. There's no fitness test to pass. From there I build your first two-week plan around what I find out.

"There's no bar to clear before you're allowed to call yourself a runner."

You don't need to lose weight first. You don't need to buy proper shoes first. You don't need to "get a bit fitter" first so you don't embarrass yourself. None of that. Turn up in whatever you've got. The only people there will be other beginners and me - and I'm a lot more interested in helping you enjoy it than I am in how fast you can go.