Longford Striders Coventry

Only a few places remain on our Couch to 5K course starting Sunday 21st June at Longford Park, Coventry.

There’s still time to join us and take the first step on your running journey. Secure your place today by following the link below for more information and online booking.

https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/LONGFORDSTRIDERS/Coaching/Summary/f3a6422e-b343-480c-9587-97e593993331

📧 Final instructions for our upcoming Couch to 5K course have now been emailed to all participants.

If you’re registered and haven’t received the email, please check your Junk or Spam folder before getting in touch, as emails can occasionally be filtered there.

The course begins on 21st June. If you’ve checked all folders and still can’t locate the email, please send us a message and we’ll be happy to help.

We look forward to seeing you very soon! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

🏃 Just Over a Week to Go…

In just over a week, we’ll be welcoming a new group of runners to our one and only Couch to 5K course of 2026, starting on Sunday 21st June at Longford Park, Coventry.

This programme has consistently received excellent feedback from previous participants, with many still running regularly 12 months after completing the course.

One of the biggest surprises for many people is that running isn’t just about fitness, it’s about community.

Here’s what some of our previous participants had to say:

💬 “I was pleasantly surprised at how community spirited it all was. I always thought running was quite an individual activity. I also liked that I developed muscle tone in my legs.”

💬 “The coaches, group helpers and the group themselves. It’s been a lovely, supportive, positive experience without any judgement and I’m so glad I joined.”

Whether your goal is to improve your fitness, gain confidence, meet new people, or complete your first 5K, we’ll support you every step of the way.

🏃 Starts Sunday 21st June @ 10am
📍 Longford Park, Coventry
👥 Suitable for complete beginners

Places are still available, but registration closes soon.

For more information and to secure your place, please visit -

https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/LONGFORDSTRIDERS/Coaching/Summary/f3a6422e-b343-480c-9587-97e593993331

⏰ EARLY BIRD ENDS THIS SATURDAY! 🏃 Just 2 Weeks Until We Start!

Thinking about joining our next Couch to 5K? Don’t miss your chance to secure the early bird price of £22 before 14th June.

With limited places now remaining, our Longford Striders Couch to 5K group starts on Sunday 21st June at 10am in Longford Park, Coventry. As the only Couch to 5K course we’ll be running this year, now is the perfect time to take that first step and secure your place.

🏃 Perfect for complete beginners
👥 Friendly and supportive group environment
💙 Qualified Englands Athletics Coach, leaders & group helpers
📈 Progress at your own pace
🏅 Work towards your first 5K

📍 Longford Park, Coventry
📅 Starts Sunday 21st June, 10am
💷 Book before 14th June for the early bird price
📧 Final bookings close on 16th June, with joining instructions emailed before the course begins

If you’ve been saying you’ll start running “one day”, this is your sign to get started.

👉 Book your place here:

https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/LONGFORDSTRIDERS/Coaching/Summary/f3a6422e-b343-480c-9587-97e593993331

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Two groups out in fine form this morning. Well done to each and every one of you. We were even treated to some strawberries at the end, courtesy of Jeannie (thank you 😊) 🍓🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

⏳ Just 3 weeks to go and only 7 places remaining!

The next and final Longford Striders Couch to 5K group of 2026 begins on Sunday 21st June at 10am, meeting in Longford Park, Coventry.

If you’ve been thinking about starting running, improving your fitness, or simply becoming more active, now’s the time to take that first step.

Our friendly sessions are led by qualified coaches and run leaders, with additional support from our experienced group helpers throughout the programme. Designed for complete beginners, we’ll help you build confidence and progress at a pace that works for you.

🏃 Beginner-friendly
👥 Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
💙 No pressure, no judgement
📈 Progress at your own pace

Whether your goal is to improve your fitness, meet new people, or complete your first 5K, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

📍 Longford Park, Coventry
📅 Sunday 21st June, 10am

Full details and online booking are available via our website:

https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/LONGFORDSTRIDERS/Coaching/Summary/f3a6422e-b343-480c-9587-97e593993331

Tag a friend who’s been saying they’ll start “one day” 👇

🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️Well done to everyone who joined us for today’s run. It was great to get out in some slightly cooler conditions and enjoy a run. We had two groups out today: our Sunday Social 5K group and our 4:1 Run/Walk group, which consists of four minutes of easy running followed by one minute of walking and a loop-back recovery.

A special welcome to Victoria, who was in town and decided to join us for her first run with the group. It was lovely to have you with us, and you’re always welcome.

We also caught up with some of our Couch to 5K improvers and had the pleasure of presenting them with their well-deserved certificates. Congratulations to all of you on a fantastic achievement 📜

Great running from everyone today. Whether you run with us week in, week out, join us every now and again, run with another club or group, or are thinking of joining us for the first time, you’ll be made very welcome.

There’s no membership required and our 9am Sunday group runs are completely free. Simply book your place and come along. For more information and to book on, visit the website👇🏼

https://longfordstriders.co.uk

4 weeks to go until the next and final Longford Striders Couch to 5K group of 2026 begins on Sunday 21st June at 10am, meeting in Longford Park, Coventry.

If you’ve been thinking about starting running, now’s the perfect time. Our friendly, coach-led sessions are designed for complete beginners and anyone wanting to build confidence getting active again.

Supportive atmosphere. No pressure. Just progress at your own pace.

Full details and online booking are available via our website.

https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/LONGFORDSTRIDERS/Coaching/Summary/f3a6422e-b343-480c-9587-97e593993331

What a beautiful morning for a run. Huge well done to everyone who joined us today, getting out for 9am certainly helps, and the shade in places made the warm conditions a bit more bearable.

A special welcome as well to Carol, joining us for the first time, we hope you enjoyed your run with us.

Enjoy the rest of the Bank Holiday weekend everyone, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon ☀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

https://longfordstriders.co.uk