Please note a medical professional should be consulted before engaging in a new or vastly different exercise programme. Medical professionals can identify preexisting conditions and use family history to help design the exercise programme.

To make help make the 5k training a new routine you have to make a plan.

• Firstly decide when you are going to take part. To ensure you will stick to the plan incorporate the plan into your life setting, work or family life, schedule a time to do it. All sessions can be completed in less than an hour, pick the days and times and have them in your diary each week.
• Plan your route. – Think about safety especially as you may be listening to headphones. We advise you to be aware of your surroundings at all times. You may need a high vis if running late in the evening. Once you know where you are going it makes it easier to get outside. If you find you are loosing motivation maybe go to a park or marked trail you have not been to before, this can kick start your motivation. Always let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back.
• What gear do you need? The most essential thing you need is comfortable runners! Dress for the weather and remember it can get warm once you get moving, comfort is key. Leave your training gear out the night before if running in the morning, or bring it to work with you if running after. Sometimes the hardest part is getting dressed to train. Once the gear is on you are more likely to get out the door and go.