What is General Training?
General Training plans are our tailored solutions for runners at any stage who aren't currently targeting a specific race or distance. Whether you're bridging the gap between races, recovering after an event, or simply want to incorporate running sustainably into your routine, these plans are crafted to meet your varied and evolving needs.
Meet the Four General Training Plans
Each of these plans serves a distinct purpose and is designed for different running goals and scenarios:
1. Run Faster: Unlock Your Speed
The Run Faster plan is ideal for runners aiming to boost their fitness and improve speed. This structured plan incorporates intervals, tempo runs, and controlled long runs to systematically elevate your running pace and performance.
Choose this plan if you're motivated to run faster and get fitter for personal fulfillment or you've completed a significant event and now want to enhance your speed.
Perfect for:
Runners wanting to gain fitness and speed
Those shifting focus post-race to work on speed
2. Run to Maintain: Sustain Your Momentum
Designed to keep your fitness sharp and running enjoyable, Run to Maintain is flexible and stress-free. Perfect for runners looking to stay fit without the intense commitment of a race training cycle, this plan helps avoid burnout while keeping you active and consistent.
Perfect for:
Runners between race cycles
Maintaining fitness after completing races
Staying motivated during off-season or colder months
3. Run Further: Build Your Endurance
Building a strong running base is essential, whether you plan to compete in the future or simply wish to run longer distances comfortably. The Run Further plan gently ramps up your mileage, safely enhancing endurance and building confidence. It's the ideal foundation-builder for anyone eyeing future challenges.
Perfect for:
Runners preparing for future longer races
Those new to distance running and seeking structured progression
Anyone wanting to safely and progressively increase mileage
4. Train Your Way: Customize Your Running Experience
The most flexible of all our plans, Train Your Way lets you fully customize your running plan. Whether your priority is mileage, speed, or balancing running alongside other sports, you can tailor this plan to precisely fit your goals and lifestyle.
Perfect for:
Athletes combining running with other sports
Runners seeking personalized training routines
Anyone needing maximum flexibility in their running schedule
Which Plan is Right for You?
Choosing the right General Training plan depends on your personal goals, current fitness, and lifestyle:
If improving speed excites you, Run Faster is your go-to.
To stay consistently active without pushing limits, choose Run to Maintain.
If increasing your distance safely appeals to you, pick Run Further.
When personalization and flexibility are your priorities, opt for Run Your Way.
What's Next?
We are committed to continually enhancing the General Training experience at Runna. Looking ahead, we'll introduce even more specialized plans, particularly those catering to runners involved in other sports. Our enhanced onboarding experience will ensure you receive the perfect recommendations, customized precisely to your running journey.
Ready to keep your running meaningful, motivating, and enjoyable, even without a finish line in sight? Dive into our General Training plans today and let Runna support your every step.