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Articles: BUPA - Beginner 5km programme


This running programme is a great way to get you started if you are not a regular runner. It will help you increase your fitness even if you don't have an event in mind.

The programme sets out a schedule of running three times a week on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. You can train on different days depending on when you have time, but you should keep the recommended rest days between training.

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