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It's time to pick your Training Plan

Whether it's your first half marathon or your nineteenth, following an effective Training Plan will see you to the Finish Line. 

You can download our Official Training App, Coopah, below for a plan tailored to you, or we have free 10-week plans packed full of fundraising and nutrition tips and podcast suggestions. 

Below the plans, you'll also find training tips and tricks.

Want a personalised Training Plan?

Check out our Official Training App - Coopah, the Run Coaching App
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Once you've found your rhythm and running becomes a regular part of your routine, it's only natural to crave that next challenge -speed. That's where Fartlek sessions come in. These playful bursts of pace will shake up your run, push your limits, and help you unlock a faster, stronger you.

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For me, running has always been a medicine. It helps me feel connected to my loved ones who are no longer around and it helps me to stay active.

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Your immune system gets a boost, making you more likely to fight off winter colds. Cold exposure also activates increased calorie-burning brown fat and being outdoors means absorbing much-needed vitamin D.

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