Congratulations to Ciara and 60 other runners who completed their first 30 minute run without stopping tonight. It’s a fantastic accomplishment for everyone.
The Cosy Sofa Team are very proud of all our new runners and are so happy to have been part of your journey and success.
Ciara (centre) with the runners in Naomi’s Cosy Sofa group
Ciara tells us of her experience of the Cosy Sofa and is looking forward to doing her first 5k:
I had been keeping an eye on the Ballymena Runners Facebook page as I’d heard good things about their Cosy Sofa to 5km programme and knew I wanted to give it a go this year. I was nervous on the first day walking into a room of over 100 people and knowing no one but I really didn’t need to be.
From day one everyone has been so friendly. I joined the programme to try and improve my fitness levels, but the social aspect has been a real added bonus!
I really look forward to Tuesday nights and running with my group, we barely notice the time passing as we’re all chatting away. Naomi, our team leader, is really good at keeping us all motivated and has been very encouraging. All the volunteers have been great! It is hard to believe we are into week 8 now. I’m looking forward to ticking off that first 5km!
Heather and Ciara enjoying some celebration cake at parkrun.