How to Run Your First 5K: Complete Beginner Guide
Never run a 5K before? Here’s how to get from zero to your first 5K finish — a training plan, pacing advice, and what to expect on race day.
Training Plans
Structured plans to take you from where you are to where you want to be
Best Running Watches for Beginners in the UK (2025)
A GPS running watch tracks your pace, distance, and heart rate automatically. Here are the best options for beginner runners in the UK across every budget.
Couch to 5K: Complete Guide for Beginners
Couch to 5K is the most popular beginner running programme in the UK. Here’s how the plan works, what to expect each week, and how to set yourself up for success.
Best Running Apps for Beginners in the UK
The right running app makes starting easier — guided runs, training plans, and tracking to keep you progressing. Here are the best options for beginner runners in the UK.
Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan: 12 Weeks to 13.1 Miles
Running your first half marathon is achievable with the right plan. Here’s a 12-week beginner training programme with everything you need to finish your first 13.1 miles.
Best Running Shoes for Beginners UK: How to Choose the Right Pair
Choosing your first pair of running shoes doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s what actually matters, what to avoid, and how to get the right shoe for your foot.
What to do in the week before your marathon
The week before your marathon matters more than most runners think. Here’s exactly what to do — and what to avoid — in the final 7 days.
What happens at a marathon expo: what to expect
First marathon expo? Here’s exactly what to expect — from bib collection to the gear stalls — and how to get in, get out, and protect your race.
Ultramarathon race day guide for first timers
Tackling your first ultramarathon? This honest race day guide covers pacing, fuelling, kit, mindset and what to do when things go wrong.
What is a good half marathon time for a beginner?
Wondering what a good beginner half marathon time looks like? Real pace breakdowns, honest benchmarks, and what to actually aim for your first 13.1 miles.