Running Training
Looking for information on running training?…Start here, to find links to our running articles including:
- Free running plans – completely free to access running plans, that have helped numerous runners to achieve pbs over a range of distances from 5k to half marathon.
- Articles looking at running intervals, the different types of hill running workouts.
- Links to our latest running blog articles.
Popular running articles:
- Stryd Footpod Review
- How to run a faster 5k
- 10k Running Plans
- Half Marathon Training
- Hill Running
- Sprint Workouts for Distance Runners
- 7 Benefits of Cycling for Runners
- Mindful Running
Running training plans
We’ve put together some free plans to help you get the most out of your training. View our Free 8-12week 10k and half marathon running plans including advanced and elite 10k and half marathon training plans.
10k Running Plans

View our FREE 8-12week 10k running plans including the advanced 10k and elite 10k training plan.
The plans follow a periodised approach and include guidance on training volume, heart rates, tempo/threshold running, hill and interval workouts.
Half Marathon Plans

If you’re looking for a half marathon training plan, take a look at our half marathon plans including the elite and advanced half marathon plan.
They’re completely FREE to view and as with our 10k plans follow a periodised training approach.
How to Run a fast 5K

Looking to run a fast 5k? Read our guide to 5k running to learn the best approaches to improving your 5k time.
We take a look at the best approaches for 5k runners and how to include these in your training.
Running Intervals and Workouts
Running Intervals
Intervals are one of the most effective ways to improve endurance running performance.
View our articles looking at intervals for runners:
Hill Repeats
Hill running has many benefits for endurance runners. We’ve put together one of the largest collections of hill running articles, looking at the best approaches to hill workouts:
Cross Training
Considering adding in some cross training. Start with the articles looking at the benefits of cycling and 7 cycling tips for runners. Before moving on to the 4 key cycling workouts for runners.
Latest Running Blog Articles
Running Slow to Race Fast: The Science Behind Easy Runs
As runners, we’ve all heard the mantra: “You’ve got to run slow to run fast.” …
To Wear or Not to Wear: Super Shoes In Your Daily Training
Super Shoes first rocketed onto the running scene in 2016. Their impact was immediate with…
TRAINING FOCUS: 30 SECOND VO2 MAX RUNNING INTERVALS
Whilst there are many ways to improve running performance — increasing mileage, tempo running, hill…
Research Focus: The Surprising Strength Benefits of Downhill Running
As runners, we are constantly looking for novel ways to increase performance. Searching for workouts…
10 Ways To Improve Running Economy
Whether your focus is on 5k, 10k, marathons, or ultras; improving running economy – the…
Sprint Training: The Secret to Becoming a Faster Distance Runner
Think sprint training is just for sprinters? Think again. If you’re a distance runner looking…
HOW MINDFUL RUNNING CAN MAKE YOU A FASTER RUNNER
Mindfulness has many positive effects on health (lowers stress, anxiety and depression, improves heart health,…
What’s the best gradient for hill sprints?
What gradient should you use when running hill sprints? It’s a question that crops up…
4 Key Cycling Workouts For Runners
With cross training for runners, you really can’t get much better than cycling. Not only…