Week 1

Get out there and have fun!

This week, get comfortable moving and making running part of your weekly routine. Running may not feel natural (or even fun) at first, so consistency is vital early on. Music can make things a little easier. We will incorporate it in two of your runs this week.

As a general bit of advice; please do not push yourself too hard! It is important to be intuitive when starting a new programme. Running is designed to get your heart rate up and make you feel a little out of breath, but it should not hurt, and it should not feel like you are pushing yourself to the limit.

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Easy Run

  • 10 minutes: Warm-up
    Beginners - walking warm-up
    Others - jog warm-up
  • 5 to 8 minutes: Run at a comfortable pace (easy)
  • 5 minutes: Walking cool-down

Tip from Sally

"Find a comfortable pace with an emphasis on comfortable. By this, I mean it is conversational. If you find yourself un able to sing along to your music, slow it down."

Day 1

Speed Intervals (Fartlek)

  • 10 minutes: Warm-up
    Beginners - walking warm-up
    Others - jog warm-up
  • Repeat for three songs: Push the pace during the chorus, and walk/jog to recover during each verse
  • 5 minutes: Walking/jog cool-down

Tip from Sally

"Remember, it is okay to start getting breathless during these speed play surges. Unlike your easy run earlier this week, if you find yourself unable to sing along to the chorus, you’re doing it right!"

Day 2

Long Run

  • 5 minutes: Warm-up
    Beginners - walking warm-up
    Others - jog warm-up
  • 10 minutes: Continuous running (easy pace)
  • 5 minutes: Walking/jog cool-down

Tip from Sally

"Find a comfortable pace with an emphasis on comfortable. By this, I mean it is conversational. If you find yourself un able to sing along to your music, slow it down."

Day 3

Day 4

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