A Couch to 5K programme for beginners is starting in a number of Mayo towns this week, in conjunction with the Mayo Sports Partnership.

The 8-week programme got underway in Claremorris last night.

A Couch to 5K begins in Castlebar tomorrow (Wed) at the Tennis Club at 8pm, and at the Green IN Ballinrobe also at 8 pm tomorrow evening, while in Ballyhaunis, the Couch to 5k starts next Sunday afternoon at 1pm at the GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan.