Ready to boost your fitness and build a running routine? Our 6-week 'Running for Fitness' Training Plan is designed for all levels, whether you’re a beginner or looking to get back into running. This easy-to-follow plan breaks down into manageable phases, helping you gradually increase your running time, adapt to regular exercise, and tackle more challenging workouts. With a focus on steady pacing, you'll build strength, improve endurance, and finish with a sense of accomplishment. Perfect for those looking to enhance their fitness and embrace a healthier lifestyle, one step at a time.

**HOW TO USE THIS PLAN**

If the six-week plan feels a bit overwhelming, think of it as three two-week phases. In the first phase, you'll slowly build up your running time each day. In the second phase, you'll get used to running five times a week. And in the final phase, you’ll add in some more challenging run-only sessions.

In the first two weeks, focus on keeping good posture while you run. Keep a tall, relaxed form from your walking into your running, and try to keep your strides long and easy. It’s easy to slouch as you run longer, but staying upright will help you avoid injuries.

By weeks three and four, you should start to feel fitter. It’s a great time to maintain a steady pace – don’t be tempted to speed up too soon. Aim to run at a pace where you can still chat.

In the last two weeks, keep up that steady pace for most of your runs. When you’re nearing the end, like when you’re just 100 meters from home, give yourself a little sprint to finish strong. You’ve got this!

**RUNNING JARGON**

You'll see the letters 'RPE' mentioned in this programme. This stands for Rate of Perceived Exertion – this is a number out of 10; so a 1 out of 10 (or 1 RPE) would be less effort than a 10 out of 10 (or 10 RPE). Think of a 2 RPE as a brisk walk and a 6 RPE as a run where you could still talk, but in short bursts.