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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!
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.
Your training playlist might be just as important as your favourite running shoes or gels, says Zongbei Cai. He breaks down how you can lighten the mental load of training, transform your long runs, and help keep your pace on track, all by hitting the play button.
Our sub-editor, Ed, takes a lactate threshold test to understand the heart rate and pace zones that matter most, helping him focus on quality over mileage and avoid the common trap of running every session too hard.
“You’re doing some of the most intense strength work you’ve ever done, but your heart rate is totally normal. You’re not sweaty or gasping for breath, but your muscles are quivering.”
