
Understand the two core parts of running fitness: cardio fitness, involving the heart and oxygen delivery, and structural fitness, involving body weight, joints, and muscles.
Explore the running easy approach—'try easier' and doing less—to build a science-based, sustainable lifestyle, identify runner types, and progress from couch potato to 5k, 21k, 42k marathon and beyond.
Learn the fundamentals of running, starting with facing the traffic for safety, and understand how to handle road and track situations when you can't get off the road.
Complete three 30-minute sessions at an easy pace this week to finish the walking phase and prepare to start running in the next program phase with fun routes.
Run on sidewalks when possible, avoid the road, and check for cars before crossing. Stay alert to distracted drivers and keep your eyes on traffic to stay safe.
Run Your First Marathon – The Running Easy Way
Discover how ordinary people achieve extraordinary goals without pain, burnout, or giving up
Have you always dreamed of running a marathon, but thought it was only for elite athletes?
We are here to tell you: it is absolutely possible for you – and it can be fun.
The Running Easy approach is a scientifically proven, step-by-step method that trains you to run a full marathon (42km / 26mi) without the “no pain, no gain” mindset that scares most people away. Instead, you’ll learn how to run in a way that energises you, keeps you smiling, and fits into your life.
This isn’t theory. It’s a tried-and-tested method used by everyday people from all walks of life – people who went from struggling to walk to running across a marathon finish line with joy.
“6 months ago walking to my front door was an effort. I would never have believed I could do this! I couldn’t help smiling the whole way. One official said, ‘You’re running a marathon, why are you so happy?’ THANK YOU SO MUCH.” – Michelle
“I was born for speed not distance… decades later I ran a marathon! If you have not run a marathon, you still can. Yes. Yes I can!” – Matthew
Why this course works
Ordinary coaches, extraordinary results – We’re Craig and Nicky, not Olympians, but between us we’ve run over 100 marathons and 20 ultramarathons, all using Running Easy. We know how to help real people like you succeed.
Enjoyable, sustainable training – Only 4 training days a week, with each run designed to be enjoyable so you want to keep going.
Step-by-step guidance – Every week you’ll know exactly what to do, how to run, and how to avoid injury.
A bucket-list dream fulfilled – You’ll not only finish your first marathon, you’ll love the journey getting there.
Who this course is for
Complete beginners who have never run before
People with basic fitness looking to take on the challenge of a lifetime
Anyone who wants to achieve a marathon without suffering through harsh “try harder” training plans
What you’ll achieve
Run your first 42km / 26mi marathon
Experience the health benefits proven by science: lower blood pressure, improved heart health, stronger bones, better memory, increased happiness
Learn a lifelong, enjoyable approach to running
Tick off one of the most rewarding bucket list goals you’ll ever set
The Running Easy philosophy is simple:
Rather than run harder, run easier.
Rather than endure pain, enjoy the process.
Rather than focus only on time, focus on life-changing experiences.
“We did it… The journey, the training, the race, the pain, and finally the glory is something I encourage you to experience – you will never regret it.” – Petra
Your marathon journey starts here. Let us guide you to the finish line, smiling every step of the way.