Our next Couch to 5K programme, in conjunction with Pendle Leisure Trust as part of their Up & Active scheme, starts on Tuesday 18th July. And don't worry if you miss the first session or can't make it to them all, you can still take part and get fitter for the summer!

Couch to 5K is a FREE nine-week programme of exercise to help encourage and enable people who may never have run before, or at least not for some time, to jog or run 5 km by the end of the course.

You can find our more on our dedicated Couch to 5K page, like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or even check our Instagram.

There are three weekly sessions in the TAC C25K plan: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7.15-7.45pm at Seed Hill track, Nelson, and Saturday morning from 10.30-11.00am at Holt House playing fields, Colne. People are advised to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start of each session. You don't need to attend every one and can still join in if you miss the early sessions.

Anyone taking part should visit www.upandactive.co.uk and register as a user (registration forms will be available at the start of each session too). Once you have registered, you will receive a barcode which you should bring along to any Couch to 5K session you attend. This will be scanned and can be used to track your progress throughout the programme.

Please spread the word to anyone you feel may be interested in Couch to 5K and if you are able to lend a hand, even if only occasionally, drop us a line to C25K@trawdenac.co.uk.