Taking the Step Up: From 10K to Half Marathon - trail running course

Join us on an exciting journey with our trail running course. Perfect for those ready to improve their skills over longer distances. The course is the perfect launch pad for: • ​​Runners who have hit a plateau around the 10K mark • People whose goal is running a half marathon • Runners who are bored of training alone • Busy people who need a structured plan that fits around life • Road runners who are curious about trail running • People who've run a half marathon in the past, but have goals to get back to that distance ABOUT THE COURSE: • 10-week coached trail running course • Hybrid structure of in-person group runs and remote sessions​​​​​​ • Trail runs: Sundays, 9:00am • Remote weeks contain a group video call to check-in and share experiences, plus route ideas, cross training resources and nutrition guidance. • Group check-in video calls: Wednesdays, 7pm​ (calls will be recorded​ and shared with any non-attendees afterwards) Sun 7th February: 10km - Meet at Dunkertons, London Rd, Cheltenham. Sun 14th February: 11km - Meet at the Racecourse park & ride. Wed 24th February: Group video check-in. Sun 28th February: 13km - Meet at Hartley Lane car park, Leckhampton Hill. Sun 7th March: 14km - Meet at Cleeve Hill Golf Club. Wed 17th March: Group video check-in. Sun 21st March: 16km - Meet on Ermin Way, Birdlip. Sun 28th March: 17km - Meet at Robinswood Hill Country Park. Wed 7th April: Group video check-in Sun 11th April: Half Marathon - Meet at Dunkertons. Celebration afterwards! THE COACHING: Using the tried and trusted "10% rule", each week's run increases by a maximum of 10%, ensuring that runners don't over-exert themselves, risk injury and fatigue. ​​ The weekly "two on, one off" structure is designed to give flexibility within the course, allowing runners to complete that week's run independently, at a time and location which completely suits them. ​ The course is hosted by Phil Hobbins-White, a UESCA-qualified trail running coach. After week one, every run will have at least two run leaders present, enabling the group to split if necessary, to cater for different abilities and paces. ​​ The importance of the group check-in video call should not be underestimated; training for something difficult can sometimes be isolating, and the sharing of progress with one another will be a healthy and morale-boosting feature of the course. ​ The video check-ins will be hosted by the primary course run leader, who will offer guidance and advice to all attendees. The bulk of these catch-ups will feature runners discussing the journey they've been on, asking each other questions, and sharing any tips which have worked well for them. ​ REQUIREMENTS: • You must be able to run 10km continuously before starting this course, otherwise the increases from one week to the next are likely to be too great. • Trail running shoes are mandatory, as well as carrying 500ml of water (for every hour). • You will also need to run at least once per week outside of the course's sessions in order to make progress.