Well done to our amazing Longford Striders Couch to 5k group, who completed their celebration 5k run at Bedworth parkrun on Saturday 8th November 2025. It was a fantastic morning and a brilliant way to round off the course, with great effort and enthusiasm from everyone who took part.

Over the past nine weeks, the group have trained together with the support of the Longford Striders RunTogether Coventry team, gradually building fitness, confidence and a love for running. Each week has brought new progress, laughter, encouragement and maybe one or two jitters. 

The celebration run at Bedworth parkrun captured everything that makes the Longford Striders community so special. From the pre-run nerves to the smiles at the finish line, the event was filled with support, teamwork and a real sense of achievement. For many of the participants, it marked the start of a new chapter in their running journey, and the confidence to keep going beyond the course.

In true running spirit, there was even coffee and cake at the end – the perfect reward for all that hard work and determination.

A big thank you goes to Bedworth parkrun for their support in helping us mark such a special occasion. The warm welcome and encouragement created the perfect atmosphere for our runners to celebrate their success.

If you have been inspired and are thinking about joining us for a future course, head over to our C25K page where you will find full details. There is also a short expression of interest form at the bottom of the page, so if you complete that you will be among the first to hear when new course dates are confirmed.