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Online Running Courses

Life is busy and our courses allow you to fit running into your life where suits you best. Follow along at your own pace with weekly videos, lessons, support and REAL people who understand you if you have any questions along the way. 

Choose from 6 online courses. Each are led by Mary and supported by our whole team at ForgetTheGym. (Read all about us)

Buy for yourself or as a gift for a special runner in your life.

Click on courses below for all the details: 

Beginners - Get Running

Brand new to running? This one is for you. In 4 weeks you will be running and enjoying it wondering why you didnt start sooner!

Get Running

Calling all lapsed runners. This is the program for you. No pressure on speed or distance, just falling in love with running again. 

Get Back Running

From parkrun to 10k

Wish 10k could feel as good as 5k? Over 8 weeks we get you up to 10k so what once was your long run will now be your short run. 

Lets get to 10k

Run My First Half Marathon

If you would love to move to long distance but want to make sure you do it right, this is the place to be. In 12 weeks guide you from 8k to race day.

Half Marathon Coaching

Run My First Marathon

Excited about nervous about running your first marathon in 2026? Fear not, we have you covered. A lot more than just running miles we will have you ready for the big day in 4 months.

 

Marathon Coaching

Feel Great Running

If your breath, your heavy legs or the voices in your head are making running a chore, this 4 week course will lift you up, make running less effort and help you enjoy it more. 

*Buy now, start from 1st July 2026

Feel Great Running
I would definitely recommend ForgetTheGym to anyone who wants to get over the mental barrier of not feeling like they can master running. The weeks progressed at a very manageable pace and the tips were really practical and easy to understand. Just brilliant!

How does it work? 

Each course is delivered 100% online so you can join from anywhere in the world. You choose when and where to run. Watch your weekly videos at a time that suits you. We are always just an email away if you have any questions. 

Whats included: 

- Weekly step by step coaching.

- Videos, training notes and tips

- Personalised training plans 

- Online support and guidance

- A few nice surprises along the way!

 - Access to fun and supportive coaches to share tips and ask any questions.  

- Bonus resources including Yoga, Strength, Food, Mobility videos and tips and podcasts.  

Lifetime access:

You will have lifetime access to all the content of your chosen course - so you can come back to it at any time! See all terms and conditions 

Buy as a gift:

You can also buy this course for someone else as a gift, just drop us a line and we will send you a voucher for them to join this course at the time that suits their training schedule. 

Why it works :

We know you have a busy life outside of running and training doesnt happen in a vaccum! Your time is precious. We are in your corner to ensure that running doesn’t take over your life but instead allows to you to keep a LOVE for running and still have plenty energy for a great life outside it.

Anyone can download a training plan online – BUT running is a lot more than just miles. It's our head, setbacks, self belief, injuries and excuses that get in our way. We get it, and we are real people there to help you who understand how you are feeling and all you are juggling! 

Click the course name for full details of the course and to see if it is a right fit for you. If you have any questions, get in touch. 

Beginners - Get Running

Brand new to running? This one is for you. In 4 weeks you will be running and enjoying it wondering why you didnt start sooner!

Get Running

Calling all lapsed runners. This is the program for you. No pressure on speed or distance, just falling in love with running again. 

Get Back Running

From parkrun to 10k

Wish 10k could feel as good as 5k? Over 8 weeks we get you up to 10k so what once was your long run will now be your short run. 

Lets get to 10k

Run My First Half Marathon

If you would love to move to long distance but want to make sure you do it right, this is the place to be. In 12 weeks guide you from 8k to race day.

Half Marathon Coaching

Run My First Marathon

Excited about nervous about running your first marathon in 2026? Fear not, we have you covered. A lot more than just running miles we will have you ready for the big day in 4 months.

 

Marathon Coaching

Feel Great Running

If your breath, your heavy legs or the voices in your head are making running a chore, this 4 week course will lift you up, make running less effort and help you enjoy it more. 

*Buy now, start from 1st July 2026

Feel Great Running