8 WEEK BEGINNER COURSE
Only £80 for NEF members & £100 for non-members
The beginner programme is designed to get you running 5k within 8 weeks. The walk/run/walk/run system gets your body used to running and, with a bit of practice in between sessions, you'll soon find you're doing a lot more running than walking.
TECHNIQUE analysis and tuition is a key part of the course and sessions are designed to give you a running style that will keep you running injury-free. This is YOU giving yourself the time to become a runner.
"It would never have been possible for me to reach this level of running without the well directed teaching and the great peer support on this course" Catherine
MORE ABOUT THE BEGINNER COURSE
The detail ...
Here is a little bit more about the course and how it's structured to support you in becoming the best runner that you can be.
You just need to have a willingness to learn and give it a go, and I can guarantee that you will not believe the progress you will make over the 8 weeks on your journey to that first 5k goal.
WEEKS 1-3
LEARNING THE TECHNIQUE
technique assessment & goals
Walk run, walk run (20 minutes)
Running posture: Alignment and core activation
Walk run, walk run (24 minutes)
Leg mechanics and arm movement
Walk run, walk run (30 minutes)
WEEKS 4-6
BUILDING RUNNING ENDURANCE
Body position: working with gravity
Walk run, walk run (32 minutes)
Stride frequency and foot landing position
Walk run, walk run (34 minutes)
Stride length and acceleration
Walk run, walk run (36 minutes)
WEEKS 7-8
INCREASING YOUR RUNNING MILEAGE
Technique cues
Walk run, walk run (40 minutes)
Goal and technique review
Run 5k
(one walking interval if needed!)
You will now be ready to take part in your first 5k race!