Just prior to lockdown we had started a great new group training session on Havenstoke Park, delivered by the fantastic team of Ben and Amy from Everyone Active.  Sadly, we’re unable to keep it going during lockdown, but Ben and Amy have provided us with an excellent schedule of training for those keen to get underway to follow until the group can return, the details of which are below.

The routine set out will get you from a very low level of fitness, to gradually achieving the stamina and strength needed to complete a full 5km run without stopping to walk once – that’s the plan!  If, however, one week you feel that you are not quite ready to move on then you can always repeat a week before progressing.  It’s important to take it at your own pace. 

Ideally have a rest day between each running day to allow your body time to recover.  You can always practise some stretching exercises on days when you don’t run to keep your muscles supple and allow them to repair.

It’s important to always do a complete 5-minute warm-up walk prior to running, and check that your shoes are offering you good support to help prevent injuries.  It’s key not to put too much pressure on yourselves, even if one run doesn’t go as well as you hoped and keep going.  You will still have taken exercise and got a little closer to your goal.

The weekly schedule, to be repeated three times each week is:

YOU DID IT!