Great North Run Training Plan For Beginners. For this training plan, distances in km have been rounded to the nearest whole number for simplicity. Great run training plans our 6 to 16 week training plans are designed to get you run ready.

With just twelve weeks to go until the great manchester run now is the time to dust off those trainers and get running. 10 minutes of easy running, or rest if you prefer. Although the event is a race in its own merit, many consider it to be a great training exercise in preparation for the great north run itself.