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Training plans

Four paths. One principle: start where you are.

Every plan is generated from your onboarding profile and adapts weekly based on your completion, effort, and body feedback. No templates. No one-size-fits-all.

01

8-12 weeks · 3 sessions/week

Walk to Run

Starting point

Sedentary or minimal activity

Ending point

20 minutes of continuous jogging

Effort system

Talk Test only — no pace numbers until Week 6+

Progression

Walk-run intervals that gradually reduce walking time

Recovery

Rest days every other day. Recovery week after Week 4.

Strength

2 sessions per week: core foundations and lower body basics

Ideal for

  • Never run before
  • Intimidated by running culture
  • Want to build a habit without pressure
  • Prefer gentle, gradual progression

Not for

  • Already running 10+ minutes continuously
  • Training for a specific race date

02

10-12 weeks · 3 sessions/week

Couch to 5K

Starting point

Can walk briskly for 30 minutes

Ending point

Completing a 5K run

Effort system

Talk Test early weeks. Pace introduced in Week 5.

Progression

Structured walk-run intervals building to continuous running

Recovery

One rest day between runs. Deload week after Week 5.

Strength

3 sessions per week including hip mobility and desk-worker routines

Ideal for

  • Has a first 5K as a concrete goal
  • Some walking fitness but no running experience
  • Wants a structured timeline
  • Needs the motivation of a target event

Not for

  • Cannot commit to 3 sessions per week
  • Looking for a maintenance-only plan

03

Ongoing weeks · 2-3 sessions/week

Consistent Runner

Starting point

Can jog 10+ minutes continuously

Ending point

Sustainable lifelong running habit

Effort system

Talk Test + optional pace after Week 3

Progression

Varied sessions: easy runs, intervals, and long runs rotated

Recovery

Flexible rest days. Plan adjusts to your travel and schedule.

Strength

2-3 sessions per week with full library access

Ideal for

  • Wants regular exercise without racing ambitions
  • Values flexibility over structure
  • Has completed a beginner plan and wants to maintain
  • Prioritises health and stress relief over performance

Not for

  • Training for a half marathon or longer
  • Needs rigid schedule accountability

04

6-10 weeks · 2-3 sessions/week

Return to Running

Starting point

Recovering from injury or a long break

Ending point

20-30 minutes of comfortable running

Effort system

Talk Test only for entire plan. Pace hidden.

Progression

Ultra-conservative. Run-walk with very short jog intervals.

Recovery

Mandatory rest days. Pain tracking is front and centre.

Strength

Rehab-focused routines targeting the injured area

Ideal for

  • Returning after injury with medical clearance
  • Has been sedentary for 6+ months
  • Fearful of re-injury and needs reassurance
  • Wants the slowest, safest possible reintroduction

Not for

  • Currently injured without clearance
  • Wants to progress quickly

At a glance

Compare plans

PlanDurationSessions/weekStarting pointEffort systemStrength included
Walk to Run8-123Sedentary or minimal activityTalk Test only — no pace numbers until Week 6+2 sessions per week
Couch to 5K10-123Can walk briskly for 30 minutesTalk Test early weeks. Pace introduced in Week 5.3 sessions per week including hip mobility and desk-worker routines
Consistent RunnerOngoing2-3Can jog 10+ minutes continuouslyTalk Test + optional pace after Week 32-3 sessions per week with full library access
Return to Running6-102-3Recovering from injury or a long breakTalk Test only for entire plan. Pace hidden.Rehab-focused routines targeting the injured area

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