If you’ve recently taken up running or want to start out this year, couch to 5K is a great goal and potentially a steppingstone towards the longer distances and greater achievements.

It’s that time of year where the January blues can hit many of us, but there are plenty of things you can do to help combat those feelings. Here are a few ways you can boost your mood and improve your health and wellbeing…

Setting goals can be hard, but it’s really important, as it’s not just a way of making sure you develop your running fitness. It also helps you to keep you motivated throughout the year. Many people find that as you start achieving your goals, motivation will develop naturally, and running becomes more rewarding.