Learn to Run
At Learn to Run we are all about making running achievable for everyone. As coaches we encourage you to join us and get out there with like minded people, have fun and enjoy the run. Our most popular course is our 0-5k Beginners Program. We have more then that on offer including Keep on Running groups, Suspension Training, 5-10k Running Program and our infamous Half Marathon Training.
0-5k Learn to Run -
For Complete Beginners
Can't run at all? Get yourself up to 5k in just 8 weeks! Designed for total beginners, these sessions will teach the key skills and techniques perfect for those of you who have always wanted to try running but felt you weren't fit enough, fast enough or strong enough. In the first week you'll only need to jog for a total of 60 seconds at a time which makes Learn to Run the perfect start for anxious individuals! Over time your body will condition to running 5k or maybe even more!
8 weeks = £40
New Courses 2025:
SALE NOW ON!!!
WATFORD WEDNESDAY 7.30pm
Starts May 7th for 8 consecutive weeks
£40 for all 8 weeks ON SALE FOR £20 for the first 16 sign ups click book here button
Cassiobury Park Watford
5k Keep On Running
Just finished our 5k course? Join us to keep it up! If you are a graduate of our 5k course or you can already run this distance on your own then take the next step to maintain your running. In our keep on running groups one of our amazing coaches will meet with you each week for a group lead running session where you will run 5k to keep your fitness and running on track.
8 weeks = £40
NEW COURSES:
Comming in July 2025
NEW REFRESHERS COURSE:
2025
Have you done a 0-5k Learn to Run in the past but lost your running Mo-Jo? If so not too worry we have the perfect solution - join our Refreshers Course. This group is the last 4 weeks of a 0-5k course which means you will start from the middle of the training giving you a gentle re-introduction to running in order to build your confidence and keep injury free. On this Refresher your first session will involve jogging for 4 minutes and walking for 1. Don't delay join us today!
6 weeks = £30
Courses :
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SUPSENSION TRAINING
This one hour class will focus on using a suspension trainer. Its the perfect way to develop core strenght, flexibility, and resistance training all at once. Making your body strong and conditioned for your runs. Spaces on this class are strictly limited.
8.30am Cassiobury Park Watford Saturdays
£10 per person
*bring a mat to class
Yoga for Runners
Yoga can be the perfect compliment for runners it helping with both strength and flexibility in crucial areas. It can be used to off-load tight muscles and make you strong to help keep you injury free. All Learn to Run participants are welcome to join Mary's yoga at anytime - come see what a difference it will make.
***No experience necessary & a promise it wont be boring!
Join us in person or online
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Saturday Mornings in the Summer Months in Cassiobury Park - Starts in May
Class cost £8
Our Team
We've got an amazing & supportive coaching team!
Mary McLellan
Founder Learn to Run
I love running because it allows me to de-stress and helps to keep my fitness levels high. My greatest achievement to date with regards to running is the success of our 0-5k courses, as I've been able to introduce new people who never thought of themselves as ever being able to run into this sport.
I enjoy working on Learn to Run because our courses prove that literally anyone can enter into jogging or running with success if they're supported and encouraged the right way. The fact that I work with an amazing team who really care about our clients is the greatest gift I have had professionally. Three words to describe my coaching style?
RUN - BREATHE - BELIEVE
Gian Marzo
Learn to Run Coach
I love running because it makes me feel healthy. Whatever the distance is, I know that I have just achieved something to improve my health and well-being. It helps me relax, de-stress, it clears my mind and I always feel happier after a run. It's an accomplishment. By encouraging and motivating our runners, I have helped them progress and be more confident. This is a major and wonderful achievement for me and now, some of the ladies are hungry for more and are working towards progressing to running longer distances.
Learn to Run courses definitely work. I've witnessed a number of success stories where ladies have never run before but are now running continuously without the initial struggle. The three words that describe my coaching style are unpredictable, motivating and fun!
Becky Burke
Learn to Run Coach
Running has always been a strong passion of mine coming from an Athletic background. I love the high energy feel of progress and leading groups of a varying ability helping to make a difference to individuals well being. As a coach; it is my job to help support all aspirations and ages helping others to be the best they can be.
I am a huge fan of Learn to Run because whether you have never run before, whatever the distance, whatever the speed- your run will be improved in a safe and effective way covering both practical and theory components.
My motto is “love the run, respect the distance and be proud”
Celia Findlay
Learn to Run Coach
Running is my passion! I started running 32 years ago and during that time I have competed for County and Country at various distances from 5km to marathons. I still compete in the Vets 55 age group. I truly believe it doesn't matter when you start…running is for everyone and any age!
I qualified as an England Athletics Level 3 Endurance Coach 10 years ago.
My focus is to inspire and motivate people to enjoy running for health, fitness and wellbeing
Nelli Christophorou
Learn to Run Coach
I've been running since I started secondary school (a long time ago!) and have run competitively to county level at various distances from 1500m to the marathon. Over the years my love of running has definitely kept me fit and active and I think more importantly kept me sane. It is my way to de-stress and it is my way to spend a bit of time on myself. I love to run alone, with my dogs and in a group - it's an all-round win-win!
Being involved with the Learn to Run courses has been an amazing experience and learning curve. It's wonderful to be a part of people starting their running journey and I hope that I can continue to pass on my love of running to lots more people.
I firmly believe anyone can run and everyone can learn to love to run.
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