Mindful Plodders

We are excited to share that we’re launching a new Couch to 5K group next month, in association with Buxton Water. The 12-week programme will be taking place in Central Park on Thursday mornings and is aimed at individuals who want to enhance their mental wellbeing through physical activity.

The weekly sessions will provide a supportive environment, one that is friendly and inclusive, to help you work towards your goals. Whether your aim is to reduce stress, improve your mood, run a 5K, or meet new people. The programme will take you from Couch to 5K in 12 weeks, giving you the confidence to keep going, join a parkrun, or continue to run independently.

Are you looking to start running but not sure where to begin? Want some friendly faces to keep you company?

• No experience needed

• Walkers, joggers, and run-walkers welcome

• Meet new people, move your body, and feel good

Please note: you do not need to have any experience running or be at a certain level of fitness to attend. However, we advise that you need to be able to walk for 20 minutes before joining.

Our beginner-friendly run group will be led by a qualified run coach, alongside Devon Mind staff. This group costs £15 to attend, which is required upfront when registering to join, and includes a Devon Mind running t-shirt. This small fee helps support our continued sustainability in delivering services.