Running For Beginners
Requirements
- No previous experience required
- Couch potatoes, new runners and returners welcome
- All you need is a pair of trainers
Description
This course will teach you everything you need to know about start running.
We'll cover all of the basics: where to run, what to wear and how to stay safe. We'll cover how to correctly warm up and cool down and how to handle different weather conditions.
In short, you can go from a couch potato to someone who can go out running with confidence. And, if you get stuck, I'm on hand to help you with any questions you may have.
Take the next step in improving your health and fitness today. Click enrol to get started immediately.
If you're an experienced runner, you'll find this course too basic. Instead, you may want to check out my Resilient Running course, which will help you take your running to the next level.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to start running
- We will cover the absolute basics, so experienced runners will find it too basic
Instructors
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 17,315 Reviews
- 114,923 Students
- 58 Courses
Chris Worfolk is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and a software consultant. He is the author of nine books and has taught over 100,000 students online. He specialises in software, career coaching, mental health and resilience.
Chris is the founder of the mental health charity Anxiety Leeds and co-founder of the Leeds Anxiety Clinic. He is the author of Do More, Worry Less: Small Steps To Reduce Your Anxiety. He has an MSc in Psychology (Conversion) from Leeds Beckett University.
Previously, he has spent over ten years working in the IT industry helping companies including Sky, Asda, Capita and the NHS improve their digital products. He is the author of numerous books including How to Exit VIM and the IT Contracting Master Class. He holds a BSc in Computing from the University of Leeds.
In his spare time, he is an Ironman triathlete, ultramarathon runner, and a competitive public speaker. He lives in Leeds with his wife and daughter.
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 522 Reviews
- 10,355 Students
- 6 Courses
Be more resilient. We specialise in coaching endurance sports and triathlon. Whether you are just starting out as a runner, or a seasoned pro looking to step up to a new challenge, we are here to help you.
We believe sport and exercise are more than just the physical workout: it is also important to consider the mental side. 360 degree coaching involves looking at how exercise fits into your life to support your wellbeing rather than detracting from it.
Resilient is led by Chris Worfolk. Chris is a certified coach with both British Triathlon and IRONMAN. He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher and holds additional qualifications with England Athletics and Swim England. He is a 6 x IRONMAN finisher and ultra-marathon runner.