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It's time to pick your Training Plan
Whether it's your first 10K or your 50th, following an effective Training Plan will see you to the Finish Line. And for that extra edge, we've got exclusive tips from none other than British legend and Vitality ambassador, Jess Ennis-Hill.
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.
10 weeks to 10K - let's go!
Run clubs offer a powerful sense of connection. Nathalie Limon explains how shared movement helps process emotion and makes it easier to show up when it matters most.
Your feet are a powerful yet often overlooked foundation for running. Nathalie Limon explains how tuning in to them can build a stronger, more resilient body from the bottom up.
Chafing is one of the most preventable marathon mistakes. With the right prep and a bit of skin‑care know‑how, you can keep friction from becoming a Finish-Line nightmare. Drawing on skin‑science expertise, Katherine Frizoni outlines how strategic use of Vaseline before, during and after a run can protect the skin in all weather conditions and even support recovery. We even have extra tips for those of you with sensitive skin.
Marathon training inevitably reaches a point where enthusiasm wanes, and doubt creeps in - it's simply part of the process. James Dunn explores why consistency matters more than motivation, how easing anxiety by focusing on what you can control lightens the mental load, and how breaking training into smaller, manageable steps can help keep you moving forward.
