Training

SL10K 10-week Training Programmes — from Runner's World gurus Coach Jenny Hadfield and John "The Penguin" Bingham. FREE, online. Starting Monday February 25!

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Once considered a feat for superhuman athletes, running is now within every mortal's grasp. Former couch potato John "The Penguin" Bingham has joined forces with Coach Jenny Hadfield to create six winning training plans for the Sporting Life 10K that work for every mortal—even you.

In the training programmes, you'll find the courage to train, the will power to persevere, and the tenacity to finish one mile after another. John and Jenny will be there for you every step of the way, from your first unsure thoughts to your last-minute jitters to your supreme joy as you cross the finish line. John "The Penguin" Bingham and Coach Jenny will be online to answer your training questions.

You'll also find:

  • Tips for finding the right training programme for you
  • Smart Link Buttons to Coach Jenny Hadfield and John "The Penguin" Bingham to ask your personal training questions
  • Lots of great Training information and tips to get you started.
  • Training Schedules start Feb 25th!

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The Training Schedules: Getting Started

SL10K training schedules from The Penguin and Coach Jenny

What to run or walk every day with helpful hints and advice.

The above program links are to partial schedules only. Full programs are FREE—but you have to register for SL10K and get the password!

Already registered? Access the full Training Schedules here.

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'Running for Mortals' book by John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield

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YOU DON'T HAVE TO RUN COMPETITIVELY to reap the rewards running offers. What you do need is the courage to start. That is the "Penguin mantra" that has enabled John Bingham to inspire thousands of men and women to take up running for fitness and sheer enjoyment.

Now, in Running for Mortals, the Penguin teams up with wife, coach, and coauthor Jenny Hadfield to lay out strategies for novice runners that will help them safely and effortlessly integrate their new sport into their busy schedules. Backed by Runner's World, America's leading authority on running, the authors provide tips for:

  • GETTING STARTED
  • STICKING TO A ROUTINE
  • EATING FOR ENERGY
  • HYDRATION
  • TRAINING FOR SPEED AND ENDURANCE
  • INJURY PREVENTION

Click here to order

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