Transform from Couch to 5K in just 10 weeks!
Arnold Club | No experience needed. Join a welcoming group with a supportive run leader and discover your body's potential.
Arnold Leisure Centre
High St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EE
Every Thursday
7:15 PM start
£2 per session · Unlimited access membership packages available · Pay online / in Person
THE JOURNEY
How it works
Our 10-week programme is designed for complete beginners. We build gently, celebrate every step, and make sure nobody gets left behind, ever.
Register & show up
Sign up online, then simply arrive at Arnold Leisure Centre on Thursday at 7:15pm. A friendly face will greet you no kit required.
Run, walk, repeat
We start with short running intervals mixed with walking. Week by week, you'll run a little longer and surprise yourself every time
Find your community
The group is the magic. We're more about having a chat and a laugh than times or personal bests. Plus Arnold has brilliant cafés and bars.
Cross the 5K finish line
By week 10, you'll run 5 kilometres without stopping. This will feel like a superpower. We promise.
No hidden costs.
Pay as you go, or upgrade to our membership to unlock every Runspire session across all locations.
£2 Pay as you go
Pay as you go, pay online as you book, by card, or cash.
Membership packages available
Upgrade to our membership to unlock every Runspire session across all locations.
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When
Every Thursday at 7:15 PM
Car Parking
Chargeable parking nearby
WHERE TO FIND US
Meet us inside the centre.
Address
Arnold Leisure Centre
High St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EE
We meet at Arnold Leisure Centre, at Thursday evening. There's no gym, no pressure, just real people doing something good for themselves.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Got questions?
Do I need any running experience? Absolutely not. Couch to 5K is designed specifically for people who have never run before, or haven't run in years. We start very gently with run/walk intervals.
What should I wear and bring? Just comfortable clothing and a pair of trainers. They don't need to be specialist running shoes to begin with. Bring a water bottle and your card for the £2 session fee.
Can I join mid course? We recommend starting at the beginning of a cohort so you progress at the right pace with the group. However in the first 3 week you should be able to catch up.
What if I can't keep up with the group? There is no "keeping up." Our run leaders adapt to everyone in the group. Nobody gets left behind that's a core part of what Runspire is all about.
Is this different from the NHS couch to 5K app? Yes! While we follow a similar progression, running with a group and a leader in person is a completely different experience. The community support and accountability makes a huge difference.