Going further
From a 5K to a 10K and a first half marathon, with plans that build slowly and the long run explained.
The virtual 10K: how to go from 5K to 10KHow to go from 5K to 10K in about eight weeks, how fast to run it, and how a virtual 10K works when you can split the distance over days.7 min read- The virtual half marathon: a first-timer’s guideHow long to train, how the long run builds, how to taper, and the split-distance option.6 min read
- How to run faster: a plan for 5K and 10K runnersMostly easy miles, one speed session a week, and a six-week plan to get quicker.6 min read
- How fast should your long run be?Find your long-run pace from the talk test or your 5K time, and why slow works.6 min read
- Interval training for beginner runnersThree first interval sessions, how hard to go, and where they fit in your week.6 min read
- Strength training for runners: a 20-minute routineWhy runners lift, a 20-minute routine you can do at home, and where it fits in your week.6 min read
- How to increase your running mileage safelyWhat the 10% rule gets right and wrong, and a step-up plan that respects your longest run.6 min read
