Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 - Establishing your routine

    • 1.2 The Self-audit

    • 1.3 The Time audit

    • 1.4 Barriers and solutions

  • 2

    Module 2 - Benchmarking

    • 2.1 Module 2 Introduction

    • 2.2 The Athlete Profile

    • 2.3 Accountability

    • 2.4 Apps and Technology

    • 2.5 Time Trials

    • 2.6 Training logs/diaries

  • 3

    Module 3 - Training

    • 3.1 Module 3 Training Overview and core principles

    • 3.1a - Training considerations for women

    • 3.2 Running slowly to run faster

    • 3.3 Heart rate training

    • 3.4 Pace Zones

    • 3.5 How to monitor your training - rate of perceived exertion (RPE)

    • 3.6 Preparation - The warm-up

    • 3.7 Running drills

    • 3.7.1a Drills Intro

    • 3.7.1 Drills - Circling

    • 3.7.2 Drills - Skis

    • 3.7.3 Drills - Forrest Gump legs

    • 3.7.4 Drills - Marching

    • 3.7.5 Drills - Marching 2

    • 3.7.6 Drills - side to sides

    • 3.7.7 Drills - Skipping 1

    • 3.7.8 Drills - Skipping 2

    • 3.7.9 Drills - Carioca 1

    • 3.7.10 Drills - Carioca 2

    • 3.7.11 Drills - Donkey Kicks 1

    • 3.7.12 Drills - Donkey Kicks 2

    • 3.7.13 Drills - Knees high

    • 3.7.14 Drills - Heel flicks

    • 3.7.15 Drills - Bounding

    • 3.7.16 Drills - Heels high

    • 3.7.17 Drills - Fast walking

    • 3.7.18 Drills - High knees sideways

    • 3.7.19 Drills - Over Ankles

    • 3.7.20 Drills - Over knees

    • 3.7.21 Drills - Landmines

    • 3.7.22 Drills - High leg kickouts

    • 3.7.23 Drills - Exaggerated sprinting

    • 3.7.24 Drills - Windmills

    • 3.7.25 Drills - Up, up, out, out

    • 3.7.26 Drills - Hop hop step progressions

    • 3.7.27 Drills - Form work post drills

    • 3.7.28 Drill - Backwards high knees

    • 3.7.29 Drill - Backwards running

    • 3.7.30 Drill - Backwards straight legs

    • 3.8 Types of workouts - Hills

    • 3.9 Types of workouts - Tempo runs

    • 3.10 Types of workouts - Intervals

    • 3.11a Types of workouts - The Easy Run

    • 3.11b Workouts - The Long Run

    • 3.12 Types of workouts - The Hilly Run

    • 3.13 Types of workouts - The Fartlek

    • 3.14 Types of workouts - VO2 max

    • 3.15 Types of workouts - Repeats

    • 3.16 Types of workouts - Progression runs

    • 3.17 Structuring your week's workouts

    • 3.18 Too Much Too Soon Too Fast syndrome

    • 3.19 The cool down and the post-run stretching routine

  • 4

    Module 4 - Recovery

    • 4.1 What is recovery and why is it important?

    • 4.2 Hydration

    • 4.3 Nutrition

    • 4.4 Sleep

    • 4.5 Rest

    • 4.6 Active Recovery

    • 4.7 Foam Rolling

    • 4.7a Using a foam roller

    • 4.8 Massage

    • 4.9 Summary of Module 4

  • 5

    Module 5 - Getting stronger and injury resistance

    • 5.1 Intro and why runners should do non-running exercises

    • 5.2 What kinds of exercise would most benefit me

    • 5.3 Exercises Intro

    • 5.3.1 - Leg exercise descriptors

    • 5.3.2 Lunges

    • 5.3.2a Jumping Lunges

    • 5.3.3 Squats

    • 5.3.4 Calf Raises

    • 5.3.5 Box Jumps

    • 5.3.6 Hip Thrusts

    • 5.3.7 Hip Extensions

    • 5.3.8 Hip Circles

    • 5.3.9 Hip Hinges

    • 5.3.10 Arabesque

    • 5.3.11 Step-ups

    • 5.3.12 High Knees

    • 5.3.13 Burpees

    • 5.3.14 Tuck Jumps

    • 5.3.15 IT Band Crab Walk

    • 5.4 Core strength - exercise descriptors

    • 5.4.1 Mountain Climbers

    • 5.4.2 Supermans

    • 5.4.3 Russian Twist

    • 5.4.4 Renegade Row

    • 5.4.5 Sit up crunches and pulses

    • 5.4.6 Push ups

    • 5.4.7 Plank

    • 5.4.8 Side Plank

    • 5.5 Arms and shoulders - exercise descriptors

    • 5.5.1 Row

    • 5.5.2 Chin Ups

    • 5.5.3 Lateral Raise

    • 5.5.4 Shoulder Press

    • 5.5.5 Bicep curls

    • 5.5.6 Tricep Extension

    • 5.5.7 Shoulder Shrugs

    • 5.6 Multiple muscle group - exercise descriptors

    • 5.6.1 Deadlift

    • 5.6.2 Squat Thrusters

    • 5.6.3 Kettlebell Swing

    • 5.6.4 Bent Over Reverse Fly

  • 6

    Module 6 - The Big 'M' - Mentality

    • 6.1 Intro and overview

    • 6.2 Attitude

    • 6.3 Organisation

    • 6.4 Perseverance

    • 6.5 Resilience

  • 7

    Module 7 - Kit

    • 7.1 IYR - Intro to running kit

    • 7.2 IYR - Running Shoes

    • 7.3 IYR - Upper body running kit

    • 7.4 IYR - Running Accessories

    • 7.5 IYR - Lower Body Kit

    • 7.6 IYR - Race Day Checklist!

  • 8

    Module 8 - Recommended reading

    • 8.1 Overview and reading list

  • 9

    Bonus Modules

    • Motivation

    • Pacing

    • Running Clubs

    • Running a Half or Full Marathon

    • How to set up a workout on Garmin Connect

  • 10

    Next steps

    • IYR - Finding a running coach

    • IYR - Working with a running coach