Existing Members Couch to 5k


Upcoming couch to 5k for existing members starts Tuesday 12th April. Make sure you have the Couch to 5k app on your phone.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

  • Charlotte, Alice & Mag’s complete yet another 10K!

    Eight 10k’s down Charlotte and four to go. Mag’s ran her second 10K of the year. Alice hadn’t entered this run, but she was desperate to provide the girls with support, so entered earlier in the same day of the race. That’s what you call support.


  • Charlotte and Rose complete yet another 10K!

    It’s July, the seventh month of the year, so that must mean its time for Charlottes 7th 10k of the year. This time she was supported by Rose. Charlotte is well on course to complete her goal of 12, 10K’s in 1 year. Only 5 more to go Charlotte. Everyone involved with Hard Yards is…


  • Hard Yards welcomes newest and youngest member.

    On Sunday 26th June Hard Yards member Sam gave birth to a beautiful baby boy Bobby. Congratulations to Sam, Jane and Bobby’s big brother George. Bobby now joins older brother George as an honorary junior Hard Yards member. What a fabulous weekend for Hard Yards, first Grippers wedding on Saturday and then along comes Bobby…


  • Gripper completes Parkrun on a very special day.

    Saturday was a very special day for one of our founding members Paul Flannery, known by everyone as Gripper. He finally got to marry the love of his life Esther. They were due to get married two years ago, but due to Covid had to wait until Saturday to tie the knot. Congratulations to Gripper…


  • Charlotte completes 6th 10k of 2022!

    Charlotte ran her first 10k in January and then decided to run 12 10k’s in 2022. Here we are in June and she is half way there. Charlotte is a real inspiration to everyone at Hard Yards. Week in, week out, whatever the weather Charlotte is first at the door of Stretford Public Hall and…


  • 101st Parkrun for Karen

    Another Hard Yarder passes through the 100 parkrun milestone. Karen actually achieved her 100th run last week at another Parkrun venue, but celebrated her achievement at her home Parkrun in Stretford. Several other members were at Stretford Parkrun to help Karen celebrate. Congratulations Karen


  • Big weekend for Pat & Charlotte.

    What a week for Pat and Charlotte, both completed the Manchester 10k last week, Pat finished his 100th Parkrun this Saturday and Charlotte then completed her fasted time for a Parkrun this year.


  • Manchester 10K. 22 May 2022

    Charlotte and Alice sprinting across the finish line, with Rose and Mags cheering them on. Fantastic day for Hard Yards. Hard Yards Runners who completed The Manchester 10K Pat, Rose, Mags, Alice and Charlotte. Everyone enjoyed it so much, they’ve signed up for next years run. And a big thank you to Finn and Sandra…


  • A big week for Alice

    Alice and Charlotte sprinting across the line at Salford Quays 10k. Alice completed her first ever 10k along with her 25th volunteering role for Stretford Park Run. Well done Alice.


  • Tuesday night run and Couch to 5k

    Great turnout for last nights run followed by coffee and a chat at Stretford Public Hall.