5K Speed & Base
4 days · 2 easy runs, 1 speed session, 1 long run
Build consistent mileage, learn controlled pacing and finish your first or fastest 5K feeling strong.
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Strength and mobility guidance curated for runners — powered by the open wger exercise library — plus the latest headlines from Runner's World for every level, beginner to advanced.
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Content-led plans for now — no personalisation engine. Each plan gives you duration, weekly rhythm and difficulty before you ask a coach to adapt it.
4 days · 2 easy runs, 1 speed session, 1 long run
Build consistent mileage, learn controlled pacing and finish your first or fastest 5K feeling strong.
Get Coached4 days · intervals, tempo, recovery and long run
A steady bridge from 5K fitness to confident 10K racing, with aerobic volume and pacing discipline.
Get Coached5 days · speed, tempo, strength and long run
Structured half-marathon preparation with cutback weeks, race-pace work and a two-week taper.
Get Coached5–6 days · quality sessions, fueling practice and long runs
Progressive marathon mileage with durability work, race nutrition rehearsal and recovery built in.
Get Coached3 days · 25-minute runner-specific strength
Improve posture, hip stability and hill strength with simple sessions that fit around running.
Get Coached3 days · strength, plyometrics and mobility
Develop resilient calves, hamstrings and glutes for faster finishes and fewer niggles.
Get Coached5 days · swim, bike, run and brick session
A friendly first-triathlon pathway covering basic swim confidence, bike handling and run transitions.
Get Coached6 days · two swims, two rides, two runs
Balanced endurance preparation for athletes moving from running into multisport racing.
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Abs · Hamstrings, Glutes
Two Handed Russian Style Kettlebell swing

Legs · Glutes
Starting Position: Sit on the machine with your knees inward and against the pads. Pull the pin to release the pads. Grab the handles on the sides.b
Shoulders · Shoulders
Very common shoulder exercise. As shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj2w851ZHRM

Arms
Grab dumbbells and extend arms to side and hold as long as you can

Abs · Obliquus externus abdominis
Place a barbell on the floor at your feet. Bending at the waist, grip the barbell with a shoulder with overhand grip. With a slow controlled motion, roll the bar out so that your back is straight. Roll back up raising your hips and butt as you return to the starting position.
Legs · Quads
Perform leg squats with barbell behind your legs
Legs · Quads
Put barbell on the back of your shoulders. Stand upright, then take the first step forward. Step should bring you forward so that your supporting legs knee can touch the floor. Then stand back up and repeat with the other leg. Remember to keep good posture.
Arms
Sitting on a bench, grab a barbell with your palms facing down and your hands shoulder-width apart. Rest your forearms on your thighs and allow your wrists to hang over your knees. Curl your knuckles towards your face, lifting the barbell. Pause for a moment in the top position, then slowly return the barbell to the starting position.

Arms · Triceps
Position barbell overhead with narrow overhand grip. Lower forearm behind upper arm with elbows remaining overhead. Extend forearm overhead. Lower and repeat.

Arms
Sitting on a bench, grab a barbell with your palms facing up and your hands shoulder-width apart. Rest your forearms on your thighs and allow your wrists to hang over your knees. Perform the movement by curling your palms and wrists towards your face. Pause for a moment in the top position, then slowly return the barbell to the starting position.
Abs · Abs
Chest · Shoulders, Calves
-Rest your weight on your palms and the balls of your feet, not dissimilar to normal pushup position -Move by stepping with your R palm and L foot, then your L palm and R foot. Basically, walk like a lumbering bear. -Move as fast as you can. Measure your reps/sets in either distance (i.e. 40 yards) or time (i.e. 45 seconds) -Works your Pecs, Deltoids, Triceps, Traps, Lats, Abs and Lower Back, Hip Flexors, Quads, Glutes and Calves
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