Beginners course
10 Weeks to 10K
From gentle walk/jog sessions to running 10K — with advice on footwear, nutrition, kit and stretching along the way.
- Next courseLikely April 2027
- Sign-upOpens November 2026
- Length10 weeks to 10K
- WhereClubhouse, Beldams Lane
The course
Built over ten years
Our coaching team has refined this course over about ten years. Sessions run from the clubhouse on Beldams Lane, using the club field and local off-road tracks. Places are first come, first served.
Is it for me?
- A complete beginner
- Returning after a few years away
- A Couch to 5K graduate
To start, you should be able to power walk for 30–60 minutes and jog for a minute without stopping. Sessions get longer each week, so you’ll need to practise 3–4 times a week.
Already comfortable running 10K? You’ll probably get more from joining the club and coming to our regular coached sessions.
What you get
What’s included
- The full 10-week course
Coached by UK Athletics qualified coaches
- Expert talks
On a range of running topics
- Full club membership
Until the end of the following March
- Club events and coached sessions
- Guided Wednesday summer runs
Out towards Hatfield Forest
- A “10 Weeks to 10K” t-shirt
Technical fabric
- Discounted bar and meals
After each session
What do I need to wear?
Nothing special. You don’t need running shoes straight away, as early sessions are short. We’ll talk kit in the information sessions.
Who leads it?
England Athletics qualified coaches and leaders — many of whom joined the club through a beginners course themselves.
After the course
Where next?
Wednesday club runs
Join the regulars, then food and a drink in the clubhouse.
Takeley 10K in September
Your next goal, alongside your fellow beginners.
Any of our running groups
From there you can move into whichever group suits you.
Questions about the course or payment: membership@bsrc.org.uk.