You can even push on to your first 10K with us! We offer a 10K preparation programme, which gives you the time to consolidate your fitness over 10 weeks, ideal if you’ve just completed your first 5K and want to build gradually. From there, you can move on to Learn to Run 2, which takes you up to 30 minutes of non-stop jogging – around 4K or 5K. You’ll build up gradually, and after 10 weeks you’ll be able to run non-stop for 15 minutes.

Our Learn to Run programme progresses more gently than many other Couch to 5K programmes – you’ll start with just 30 seconds of jogging, followed by a 30 second walk break, for 10 minutes. Once you can walk briskly for 30 minutes, you’re also at the right level to start the Learn to Run programme, if you decide you want to take that step next. Our 10 week Walk for Fitness programme can help you improve your fitness through lower impact exercise, with a structured schedule that builds you up gradually to a 30 minute brisk walk, enough to raise your heart rate and make you feel great.

Whether you’ve been inactive for a while and want to get fitter safely, whether you’ve tried Couch to 5K before and didn’t quite reach the end, or if you simply want to take part in a structured, achievable challenge, we’re here for you! Our programmes are designed to be particularly achievable for people who haven’t exercised much before, or who are out of practice. We’ve made our programmes available to the public so you can get started quickly, easily, and safely. Do you want to improve your fitness by walking or jogging? Not ready to join a jog scotland group? We can still can help!

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