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It's time to pick your Training Plan

Whether it's your first 5K 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 you can check out our free Beginner's 5K Training Plan.

Below 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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After receiving her autism diagnosis, Lara Sullivan discovered that running is more than just exercise - it’s her most effective tool for emotional regulation. The rhythmic motion of running offers a release similar to stimming, a common self-soothing behaviour among people with autism. For people who are neurodivergent and find exercise overwhelming, Lara says running on your own terms might just be the way to find joy in movement. Here’s why you should give it a go.

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