
Runner’s World has teamed up with international Training Peaks, to present Personal Trainer: a unique, integrated training programmes and a training log.
Apart from simply offering a training programme, your chosen training programme is fully integrated into a training log calendar. Chose your desired goal date, and Personal Trainer will sync the training log calendar accordingly.
Each day’s training gives specific advice on how to achieve your goal, as well as little nutrition and injury tidbits for an extra boost. You are also able to log your training and food diary in the system.
Personal Coach is a fantastic tool to keep you on track and motivated.
At present, there are 3 training programmes available:
- 5km For Beginners (6 weeks):
This six-week schedule, designed by the experts at Runner’s World, is geared for a beginner who has been running two or three times a week on a regular basis for a few months. The plan features three days of running each week to develop a solid base of aerobic strength, and four days of rest for recovery. If you’re new to running, it’s guaranteed to get you across your first finish line fit and injury-free.
- Break 2h00 Half Marathon (10 Weeks):
This 10-week plan was designed by the experts at Runner’s World for those who want to break 2 hours in the half-marathon. Most weeks include four to five days of running and two to three days of rest. The plan includes tempo runs and speed workouts to boost your stamina and plenty of race-pace kilometres to help you easily get into rhythm on race day. There’s a long run each week, which starts at 13km in week one and peaks at 21km.
- Marathon Plan For Beginners (16 Weeks):
If you’re ready to run your first marathon, the Runner’s World training program will help you get to the starting line fit and injury free. It is geared for those who have run for at least a year, three to four times per week on average. Each week features three days of short run a long run, and three days of rest. The plan also includes strides to ease you into speedwork, and time trials to help you track your progress and set realistic race goals. The distance starts with 24km per week and peaks at 64km per week. Each day, along with your workouts, you’ll also get tips on training, nutrition, and injury prevention from the Runner’s World experts.






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