A RUNNING START
Like putting yourself to bed at a reasonable hour, running is harder than it looks. And if you’re not currently a member of the pavement-pounding club, you’re just four short weeks away. This plan, by running coach Tashi Skervin-clarke, will get you runni
Follow this four-week plan to run for 30 minutes non-stop
An express pedi, a sneaky WFH nap, an episode of Emily In Paris – in most cases, 30 minutes will whizz by. Until you start running, that is, at which point, time inexplicably turns to treacle. It’s the reason something as simple as half an hour pounding the pavements can feel more than a little daunting; a feat best left to those in the club. Not so, says running coach Tashi Skervin-clarke. ‘There’s something about running that feels intimidating and exclusive, but it’s just as natural a movement as walking – and finding it hard doesn’t mean you’re not built for it,’ she says. ‘Running is a skill, and, like any skill, the more you train, the more you’ll improve.’
Whether you want to build up your fitness to smash out a 30-minute run, or turn an occasional hobby into a weekly habit, this four-week plan, created by Skervin-clarke, will get you there. Designed to increase your endurance, confidence and strength, the plan is easy to follow – all you need to do is stick with it. There are rest days built into every week, so you’ll have plenty of time to recover. With consistency, you can expect to progress quickly, and by the time you’ve seen it through to the end, you’ll be able to take yourself off for a 30-minute run, no problem. Ready? Let’s go.