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  1. Turning 40 the hard way. For the uninitiated, “Couch to 5K “ is a NHS backed program designed to get non-runners to take regular exercise, and, as the name suggests, take them all the way to 5K over a 10 week build up period. I undertook my own version of this a couple of years ago at a point when my life was falling apart (there’s a recurrent theme here) but never being one to follow the crowd I went from couch to 26.2 trail miles over 4 consecutive Wednesdays. I was trying to impress someone, it failed. Also a recu...
  2. Beginners 12 Week Half Marathon Plan With the annual run from Newcastle to South Shields one of the biggest Half Marathons in the World here is the perfect way to start. BEFORE STARTING TO TRAIN FOR A HALF MARATHON YOU NEED TO HAVE BASIC LEVEL OF RUNNING FITNESS. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR FITNESS OR HEALTH THEN PLEASE CONSULT YOUR GP, MOST HEALTHY PEOPLE CAN TRAIN THEMSELVES TO COMPLETE A 13.1-MILE RACE. THIS FREE GUIDE WILL TELL YOU HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS.. The following plan assumes you have the ability to run 3 mile...
  3. Beginners 10k Plan The 10K (6.2 miles) distance is the next step for beginner runners, especially those who have done couch to 5K but don't feel they're quite ready to take on the half-marathon. (that comes after this) Below is an eight-week training schedule to help get you to the finish line. It assumes that you can already run at least 2 miles. If you've never run before please follow our beginner's couch to 5k, this will help your body and mind to adjust. Don't forget to warm up, this c...
  4. Couch to 5k Couch to 5K is a great way to start running. It works due to starting with a mix of running and walking, to gradually build up your fitness and stamina. Week one involves running for just a minute at a time, creating realistic expectations and making the challenge feel achievable right from the start. SIX-WEEK BEGINNER 5K SCHEDULE A basic 5K schedule that assumes you don't run at all yet, and is designed to get you to the finish comfortably with only a few short walk breaks. WEEK ONE M...