TAKING THE STEP UP:
FROM 10K TO HALF MARATHON

Join us on an exciting journey with our 'Taking the Step Up: 10K to Half Marathon' course.

Perfect for those ready to improve their trail running skills over longer distances.

ABOUT THE COURSE

10-week coached trail running course

Hybrid structure of in-person group runs and remote sessions

Trail runs: Sundays, 9:00am

Remote weeks contain a group video call to check-in and share experiences, plus route ideas, cross training resources and nutrition guidance.

Group check-in video calls: Wednesdays, 7pm (calls will be recorded and shared with any non-attendees afterwards)

£90 per person (early bird price) / £100 per person (from 1 Jan onwards)

£10 discount for Cheltenham & Gloucester Trail Runners members

(code is in members discounts' area)

Book here

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

The course is the perfect launch pad for:

Runners who have hit a plateau around the 10K mark
People whose goal is running a half marathon
Runners who are bored of training alone
Busy people who need a structured plan that fits around life
Road runners who are curious about trail running
People who've run a half marathon in the past, but have goals to get back to that distance

THE SCHEDULE

Sun 7th February:
Sun 14th February:
Wed 24th February:
Sun 28th February:
Sun 7th March:
Wed 17th March:
Sun 21st March:
Sun 28th March:
Wed 7th April:
Sun 11th April:

10km Meet at Dunkertons, London Rd, Cheltenham.

11km Meet at the Racecourse park & ride.

Group video check-in.

13km Meet at Hartley Lane car park, Leckhampton Hill.

14km Meet at Cleeve Hill Golf Club.

Group video check-in.

16km Meet on Ermin Way, Birdlip.

17km Meet at Robinswood Hill Country Park.

Group video check-in

Half Marathon Meet at Dunkertons. Celebration afterwards!

the coaching

Using the tried and trusted "10% rule", each week's run increases by a maximum of 10%, ensuring that runners don't over-exert themselves, risk injury and fatigue.

The weekly "two on, one off" structure is designed to give flexibility within the course, allowing runners to complete that week's run independently, at a time and location which completely suits them.

The course is hosted by Phil Hobbins-White, a UESCA-qualified trail running coach. After week one, every run will have at least two run leaders present, enabling the group to split if necessary, to cater for different abilities and paces.

The importance of the group check-in video call should not be underestimated; training for something difficult can sometimes be isolating, and the sharing of progress with one another will be a healthy and morale-boosting feature of the course.

The video check-ins will be hosted by the primary course run leader, who will offer guidance and advice to all attendees. The bulk of these catch-ups will feature runners discussing the journey they've been on, asking each other questions, and sharing any tips which have worked well for them.

Requirements:

You must be able to run 10km continuously before starting this course, otherwise the increases from one week to the next are likely to be too great.

Trail running shoes are mandatory, as well as carrying 500ml of water (for every hour).

You will also need to run at least once per week outside of the course's sessions in order to make progress.

Deferral, refund and postponement policy:

We understand that sometimes life circumstances change our plans.

Please note the following procedures:

Should you wish to defer your place on the course, the deadline for this is 3 weeks before the course starts. Refunds are not possible, but instead, credit will be issued for the value of the course, to be used on any future courses with us, or any merch items, retreats or one-to-one coaching.
The course requires a minimum of four attendees, and we reserve the right to postpone the course if the minimum number is not met. Under such circumstances, you will be offered either a full refund or a place on the same course when it becomes scheduled.