Training Guides
If you’re looking for some help to kickstart your running – these training guides can do just that
They’re not just training plans – as well as telling you what training to do, they explain why you’re doing it and offer some encouragement along the way too.
I’ve been coaching runner since 2013; helping beginner runners to take their first steps as well as those training for their first marathon. In that time many runners have told me they’ve tried various 5k and 10k plans before, but that they didn’t get on with them, or they tried training for a marathon but found the training too complicated. That’s why they’ve come to me.
Not everyone can make it to a running group or work with a coach, so I’ve developed the guides below. I believe in making training simple. That doesn’t mean it will be easy, but it means you’ll know exactly what you have to do when you head out the door. All you have to do is put your trainers on and go.
How to Start Running: 0-5k Guide
If you’ve never run before or are returning to running after a long break, start here.
The first few weeks of becoming a runner are hard, but this guide will be there every step of the way.
As well as a 10-week training plan to take you from 0-5k, this guide talks you through each week’s training, encouraging you and giving you all the information you need to get up and running.
How to Run 10k
Ready for your next challenge? This 10-week to 10K training plan will help you build up your running distances and enjoy your training.
The plan will also introduce you to interval training which will help you get faster and stronger, as well as helping your running form.
How to Run Faster at 5k and 10k
If you want to work on getting getting faster and improve your 5k or 10k time, this guide will help you do just that.
‘How to Run Faster at 5k and 10k’ includes training plans for 5k and 10k race distances, to help you work towards your next goal.
Over eight weeks, the plans will help you train towards running a faster 5k or 10k. It will help you assess where you are and what sort of improvement you can achieve in your race times to really get focussed on your goal.
How to Run a Half Marathon
Running 13.1 miles is a big deal. Whatever pace you’re aiming to run, you’ll need to set aside a couple of months for training and include a range of sessions into your week.
This guide will offer you three 12-week training plans to follow and explain everything you need to know to prepare for your race.
Training doesn’t have to be complicated and it doesn’t need to be daunting – I’ll show you how.
How to Run a Marathon
Training for a marathon is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming and confusing, but this guide will be with you every step of the way.
As well as giving you a choice of two 20-week training plans, this guide will explain the important components of marathon training, so you can make the best choices for you.
Designed to give you everything you need to train for and prepare for the marathon, it will explain the benefits of the different types of runs you’ll be doing and give you reassurance when the going gets tough.