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Training hub

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete, our plans will help you to make your upcoming race a great success.

Training plans

Running

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Training for a 10k

Prepare for your upcoming run with our 10k training plans. Our training plans are designed to help you prepare for your run and enjoy race day.

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Training for a half marathon

Use a half marathon training plan to prepare for race day. Our training tips help to ensure you’re running the right amount to build up your fitness.

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Training for a marathon

Use a marathon training plan to prepare for race day. A good plan will keep you motivated and help fit those long training runs into your schedule.

Cycling, swimming, trekking, triathlons, obstacle races

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Training for a cycle

Prepare for your long-distance cycle with our cycling training plans, ensuring you get the maximum possible enjoyment from the experience.

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Training for a swim

Prepare for your long-distance cycle with our cycling training plans, ensuring you get the maximum possible enjoyment from the experience.

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Training for a trek

Prepare for your upcoming long-distance trek with our trekking training plans, ensuring optimal fitness levels for an enjoyable and successful challenge.

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Training for a triathlon

Our triathlon training plans focus on each discipline (running, swimming, cycling) and are designed to make sure you’re confident in all three on race day.

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Training for an obstacle race

Prepare for your upcoming event with our obstacle race training plan, helping you to find the right balance of stamina and strength for race day.

Running training sessions

With 40 years' experience of coaching runners from elite to club level, Runningwithus are here to help you, so join our training sessions and get ready for race day!

Learn more about the training sessions

Stretching videos

Glute Stretch

Hamstring Stretch

Piriformis Stretch

Quad Stretch

Hip Flexor Stretch

Strava

You could triple your fundraising total by connecting your Giving Page to Strava! Strava is a free platform that allows you to track your training progress and share updates with family and friends.

Learn more about kickstarting your training with Strava

Nutrition guide

Our nutrition guide will help you to eat well whilst you train for your event.

Read our nutrition guide

Training glossary

Our handy glossary breaks down commonly used training jargon, to help you feel confident with your training journey.

Conversational pace

If you can’t hold a conversation, run slower until you can.

Fartlek

This is a Swedish term that literally means ‘speed play’. It involves several bursts of effort over a variety of distances with a variable recovery.

HMP

Half-marathon pace.

MP

Marathon pace.

S&C

Strength and conditioning.

Threshold run/pace

Run at a controlled brisk pace, about 80–85% of your maximum heart rate (MHR). You’ll only be capable of uttering a couple of words to your training partners.

TT

Time trial.

XT

Cross training is training that is balanced with some non-impact activities such as swimming, cycling, rowing or the cross trainer etc. It’s a good idea as without it, you’re more likely to pick up an injury that will set you back.

Undulating

A course that won’t be flat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have any questions about your training? Read our most commonly asked questions.

Read our training FAQs