Training plans

Fitness expert Matt Roberts must-do tips for Daffodil Runners

Fitness expert Matt Roberts must-do tips for Daffodil Runners Get some invaluable training advice and useful on-the-day tips from Daffodil Team personal trainer and fitness guru, Matt Roberts. Download his training plan to kick off your first-class running regime.

Marathon training

This schedule, designed by London Marathon winner Mike Gratton, is aimed at runners who have already reached a fair level of regular training and have been running for six months to a year and have probably already completed shorter races. The aim is to establish long runs fairly early on so that marathon endurance is established before specific speed work brings you to a peak.

Marathon training

Alternatively, this training programme is designed for people who have been training for at least six months to one year and have perhaps completed shorter distance races. If you have never trained before, we recommend you download our Beginner 5k Training Programme to get you started and work up to this programme.

Half marathon training schedule

This schedule, designed by London Marathon winner Mike Gratton, is aimed at runners who have already reached a fair level of regular training and have been running for six months to a year and have probably already completed shorter races.

Half marathon training schedule

Alternatively, this document prepares you to complete either a 10k or half marathon with a tailored training programme for each. This document presumes that you are already fit and active and that you are not starting running for the first time. If you are, then please read the 5k document along with this one to gain information on getting started.

10k training schedule

This schedule, designed by London Marathon winner Mike Gratton, is aimed at runners who have already reached a fair level of regular training and have been running for six months to one year and have probably already completed shorter races.

5k training schedule

Try the Runners World 5k training plan and get in shape for your 5k run.

5k training schedule

By following the training plan and tips, given in this document, we hope to make your first steps to start running and completing your first 5k a manageable and enjoyable experience.