Get Running with The Irish Times

Irish Times running expert Mary Jennings running in Dublin, at Grand Canal Dock. Photograph: Eric Luke

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

Beginner Course

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...

Stay On Track

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...

10k Course

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...

Fitness

At what age do you begin to physically fall apart?

Step by Step: Inadequate use has resulted in serious defects – my body is no longer in full working order

What’s the point in losing weight if it makes you miserable?

Step by step: Exercise is a means to an end – not a path to contentment

How little exercise can I get away with? One minute it seems . . .

The case for the one-minute workout is getting stronger, according to new interval training study

Damian Cullen: My five-year-old daughter is trying to kill me

Step by step: Expect stress, disruption and distractions when you try to get fit with little ones in tow

Run baby run: Get your pregnancy off to a flying start

‘Early days of pregnancy filled with caution and a long list of food and activity guidelines’

Total Immersion: learn how to swim faster (much faster)

Despite training sessions and three triathlons, I was still a slow swimmer so I signed up for a Total Immersion workshop

Marathon training and pregnancy aren’t all that different

Just like the marathon virgins, I have no idea what lies ahead after my pregnancy

The secret to burning calories - get dancing

It’s time to shake your booty, regardless of whether you are a toddler or a pensioner

Will 10,000 steps a day really make you fit?

What’s the science behind 10,000 steps and can you walk to fitness with your FitBit?

How can I get my running mojo back?

Every relationship has its ups and downs. Your relationship with running is no exception

Why would you want to run non-stop for 24 hours?

Anne Jennings loves running for ‘as long as she can’. That means six marathons in six weeks and now, a 24-hour race

What’s the secret to having true grit?

Grit Doctor Ruth Field scored an ungritty 2.6 out of a possible total score of 5 in the test. But why?

‘The last time I swam it involved an Atlantic rescue, but it’s time to get back ... in with a bump’

Running coach Mary Jennings wonders if her lack of swimming is like your running

Grit Doctor: Out of training with a charity 10km looming

Is it possible to lose all my fitness in the space of two weeks . . . by the pool

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Get Tracking Download and print the Get Running Training Log to track of your progress

Got Questions? Submit your queries and our team of experts will answer them during our live sessions

Disclaimer: Running is a strenuous activity and is not without risk. Before embarking on this or any other exercise programme you should consult with your doctor. By participating in the programme you acknowledge that The Irish Times, ForgetTheGym or their agents cannot be held liable for any injuries or other problems that may occur as a result.

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10k Course

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