Plans, paces & PBs Useful running training articles, rescued and cleaned up.
A practical library for the sessions and support topics that sit around the plans: first-race advice, fartlek, hills, treadmill work, cross training, recovery warning signs and a few classic running niggles.
What to Do After Couch to 5K
Consolidate the habit, choose between distance and speed, and find the right beginner, Sub-30 or faster next step.
Choose your next step First raceYour First Running Race: 10 Essential Do's and Don'ts
Race-week nerves, kit, toilets, hydration, pacing, water stations and how not to sabotage the first 400 metres.
Read first-race guide Speed play20 Minute Fartlek Run: Workout & Training Sessions
Try a simple 20 minute fartlek run, then explore traffic light, lamp post, Watson, Saltin, Astrand, Gerschler and hill fartlek training sessions.
Read article Hill strengthHill Sprints and Kenyan Hill Running Sessions
Hill sprints and Kenyan hill running sessions for runners wanting strength, form and power.
Read article Trail supportThe Benefits of Off-Road Running
The original RunningFastr article on the benefits of off-road running for strength, impact reduction and variety.
Read article Interval workHigh Intensity Interval Training Running
High intensity interval training running workouts from the original RunningFastr training article.
Read article Indoor sessionsTreadmill Workouts
Original RunningFastr treadmill workouts for 5k and 10k runners.
Read article Recovery supportCross Training For Runners
Original RunningFastr cross training for runners article with cycling, swimming, Pilates, yoga and rowing options.
Read article Running nigglesAbdominal Cramp When Running
Original RunningFastr article on abdominal cramp, ETAP and side stitches when running.
Read article Recovery warning signsSigns Of Overtraining for Runners
Original RunningFastr article on signs of overtraining, rest, recovery and knowing when to step back.
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