Get Running: You are ready for the massive reward

• Mary Jennings

Don’t listen to the voices in your head – you are a runner. You don’t have to run fast; start at your own pace

This eight week course will take you from inactivity to being able to run 30 minutes non-stop. Welcome to Get Running Beginners delivered by The Irish Times in association with ForgetTheGym.  Find out more...

Sign up on the right (mobile users scroll down) for this eight week course designed for anyone who can squeeze a 30- to 40- minute run into their busy life three times a week, but who needs a kickstart to get going, and support when they run out of excuses. Welcome to Get Running: Stay On Track delivered by The Irish Times in association with ForgetTheGym. Find out more...

This eight week course is designed for those who can comfortably run for 30 minutes and want to move up to the 10km mark. Welcome to Get Running 10km delivered by The Irish Times in association with ForgetTheGym. Find out more...

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