Couch to 5K Walking Program
Join the Nine-Week
Couch to 5K Walking Program
Have you been thinking that you would like to walk farther, walk more comfortably, walk faster? Now is the time!
This walking program will help you get started and stay with it! The walking journal is full of manageable goals and helpful tips. The online discussion group and real-life group training walks keep you in touch with others on this path. You get accountability, advice, support, and more.
In this group we will follow my nine-week Couch to 5K Walk plan.
The plan begins wherever you are—whether that is literally the couch or not—and guides you to walk a little farther each week until you are able to walk 5 kilometers (3.1 miles).
The program officially begins on Monday, October 12, 2026. On Wednesday, October 7 we will have a Q&A session and walk at Red Feather Prairie that is part of the Healthiest State Annual Walk.
Week Nine ends with the option of a 5K hike with Soft Trail Stroll on Saturday, December 12 or a 5K indoor walk through the Des Moines skywalks on Sunday, December 13.
Join this program to receive…
A custom walking journal with the plan, key dates, and useful tips
Group training walks on paved and unpaved trails around Des Moines and Ankeny
Access to the private Facebook group to interact with other participants
Coaching, personal advice, and answers to your questions
Accountability and support
Printed certificate of completion
Cost for the program is $40.
Message me on Facebook or call me at 515-360-3832 if you have any questions.
Week One Begins
October 12, 2026!
Message me on Facebook to get added to the group!
Have you been thinking that you would like to walk farther, walk more comfortably, walk faster? Now is the time!
This walking program will help you get started and stay with it! The walking journal is full of manageable goals and helpful tips. The online discussion group and real-life group training walks keep you in touch with others on this path. You get accountability, advice, support, and more.
A custom walking journal with the plan, key dates, and useful tips
Group training walks on paved and unpaved trails around Des Moines and Ankeny
Access to the private Facebook group to interact with other participants
Coaching, personal advice, and answers to your questions
Accountability and support
Printed certificate of completion
The program officially begins on Monday, October 12, 2026. On Wednesday, October 7 we will have a Q&A session and walk at Red Feather Prairie that is part of the Healthiest State Annual Walk.
Week Nine ends with the option of a 5K hike with Soft Trail Stroll on Saturday, December 12 or a 5K indoor walk through the Des Moines skywalks on Sunday, December 13.
Important Dates:
Wednesday, October 7 — Healthiest State Annual Walk
Monday, October 12 – Week One Begins
Saturday, December 12 — Soft Trail Stroll 5K Hike
Sunday, December 13 — Indoor 5K Walk
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