races and you could easily switch in a 5K also. That way you build up to the marathon and knock off some other goals on the way. I have tried half marathon plans before but my best ever half was done as one of the scheduled races in a full marathon

both but much depends on how well you want to do them.Have a look at the 1/2m and 5k training schedules on the grey 'Training' tab at the top of the page and see if you can adapt them to give you some balance.JJ

it. So, I've got nine weeks and two days to go from zero to 5k! Help! Ha ha! Well done! You will be absolutely fine - stick to a realistic schedule, and enjoy the day! There's nothing like your first race, I still remember mine! GOOD LUCK! Zero to 5

to running I'm a bit lost in the myriad of schedules available. My aim is to start in the new year with 5k races and build up to 10m or half marathon by the end of the year. Currently I am increasing my mileage to 20 per week and run at slightly over 8

getting round. Any ideas regarding training schedule would be welcomed. You're doing a half marathon in three weeks time, and are currently running only 5k? You wont find any three week training schedules for a half marathon, as you can't do any effective

should I attempt a 5k every weekend, until I start my training for March next year?I realise that I will not get consistently better in this time but think that it would be a good "plan".  If I do not do a 5k every weekend I will not be concerned though

is good fun and excellent for fitness training. I can personally recommend the Beginners 6-week schedule for a 5K race. In August last year I couldn't run more than a minute without stopping, but on the last weekend in September 2002 ran a 5K without

Hi Runners,Running a 5K soon. Eeek!What is a good time to run the 5K?I am aiming to run 1/2 hour non-stop eventually, is that enough time?I did the Sport Relief Fun run and realised I enjoyed running in June. I got a rough time of 10 mins, but I

Welcome karrie, well you've been running on the treadmill for a while so I'm sure you'll make the transition. There are some great 5k schedules out there, when's the race? hi thanks for the comments.as a beginner to road running im wanting advice

's the night.  I'm starting on week 2 of the beginner's 5K schedule as I know I can already manage week 1.   I was wondering if anyone else was starting out and if we could cheer each other along?Tea's at 6pm so 8.30pm ish I'll be ready to go!!! Hi welcome