Couch to 5k
A good start before you ‘Run with Alty‘, is the Couch to 5k programme. It is a brilliant way to get into running and we have a new programme starting in September 2025. If you wish to take part please see our Couch to 5K and Run with Alty – Altrincham and District Athletics Club page or email us at contact@altrincham-athletics.co.uk
Further information can also be found by taking a look at the NHS website.
parkrun
Altrincham Athletic and District Club members are involved with the running and race direction at Wythenshawe parkrun, Wythenshawe Community Run and Junior parkrun at Salisbury Fields.
Take a look at the parkrun website for more details.
Rob McMurdo
Rob McMurdo is a Level 2 running coach and will be launching a beginners track session every Friday morning, 9.15am – 10.00am, starting on the 12th September 2025.
Each session will be approximately 5k in distance and is designed for anyone wanting to try track, but particularly those with a 5k time over 25 minutes. Expect classic track-style training, such as sets like 12 x 800m.
The cost of the session will be £7.50 per week
Athletes can join the group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EsGBDjztwaX739MaCb8TnI?mode=ems_copy_t
