Try Something New ....Distance Running

10:50am Tuesday 15th April 2008

Here's a guide to get you through the first 30 minutes.

That time should see you cover around three miles - conveniently the same distance as the Cancer Research UK Race For Life.

For more information about this year's Race For Life events in Swindon visit swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/ raceforlife

From runningworld.co.uk

Whatever your level of fitness you should comfortably be able to build from nothing to running continuously for 30 minutes in the space of eight weeks.

All you need to do is make a commitment to run at least three times a week and follow this simple run/walk programme which will gradually ease you towards the goal.

A few things to bear in mind:

• Allow at least a day between runs when you begin.
  
• If in doubt, slow down. You should be able to hold a conversation while you run.
  Respecting your body is the best route to progression.
  
• Walk purposefully, and be strict with your run/walk timings.
  
• Don't be afraid to repeat a week, or drop back a week. Everyone's different.
  
• Take heart! You will get there!

The schedules

• Week 1
  Run one min, walk 90 seconds. Repeat eight times. Do three times a week.
  
• Week 2
  Run two mins, walk one min. Repeat seven times. Do three times a week.
  
• Week 3
  Run three mins, walk one min. Repeat six times. Do three times a week.
  
• Week 4
  Run five mins, walk two mins. Repeat four times. Do three times a week.
  
• Week 5
  Run eight mins, walk two mins. Repeat three times. Do three times a week.
  
• Week 6
  Run 12 mins, walk one min. Repeat three times. Do three times a week.
  
• Week 7
  Run 15 mins, walk one min, Run 15 mins. Do three times a week
  
• Week 8
  Run 30 mins continuously.

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