Desk to 5km

Do you sit at a desk for long periods throughout the day?

Desk to 5km is a 6 week ‘Couch to 5km’ style beginner training programme aimed at anyone who would like to increase their physical activity levels to progress from walking/jogging 3km, to completing 5km at the end of the 6 weeks. Desk to 5km normally takes place in various locations every Spring in the lead up to the Great Limerick Run. 

2022 Desk to 5km will have both PODCAST & GROUP SESSIONS!!! 

 Completing 3 sessions per week over 6 weeks- you will progress from ‘Desk to 5km’ following the training programme developed by Athletics Ireland.

Our team will guide & motivate you through the sessions as you listen to the ‘follow along’ Podcasts, or take part in the group sessions in Raheen & Castletroy

• Support & Motivation throughout every session
• Train as part of a wider group, but participate at your own pace in your own locality
• Weekly podcasts & training plan
• Advice & Tips on Nutrition, Hydration, Stretching & Exercises to do at your desk
• Information on other 5km/Events/Walking Routes & upcoming physical activity events across Limerick city & county
• Links with parkrun, walking/jogging/running groups & athletics clubs in Limerick
• Desk to 5km programmes can also be facilitated throughout with a specific group/company/organisation. In-house programmes are subject to staff availability & a minimal cost.

For more information contact Mairead: 061-333600 E-mail mfitzgerald@limericksports.ie