These Training Plans have been created by our founder Nina who has had years of experience and success in helping more than 500,000 walkers train for our challenges and cross the Finish Line, Distances from 5K to 10 miles on our Camino 100, and everything in between. From the many comments we receive, we would say that they are exactly what you need to help you attain the level of fitness you need to reach your chosen goal.
Make walking a habit!
As 80% of us drop our fitness resolutions by early Feb! Check out Nina’s new tips for making walking a habit:
Put a walk in your diary!
Having a routine, no matter how small, makes it easier to turn going for a walk into a habit. Pick a time of day which suits you best and add it into your diary as an appointment.
Plan several walking routes for different distances and times
Whether you have time for a quick ten- minute walk or a longer session, having different routes planned means you will always know where you are going, how far and for how long
Have suitable comfortable clothing and shoes for any weather
Never let the weather stop you walking. The weather doesn’t change the impact a walk can have – some of the worst weather days can deliver the best walks!
Invest in a tracking device or app
A device or app which can track your walking steps and distance each day can be really motivating, tracking how far you go each day and helping you watch your progress.
Every step counts!
Whether you walk one mile, or the distance from your desk to the kettle to make a tea – engage your core, allow your shoulders to relax and think about your posture!
When should I start training?
The plans linked below give just a 5 week taster, and will also allow you to start walking now ahead of the official start of the full 12 week plan.
The plans are an ideal starting point for those who feel that they are of normal fitness levels. However, if you are just starting a fitness programme, we would suggest adding on a few weeks beforehand.
A guide…
Training for The MoonWalk London officially begins in mid-February. But really we advise that you don’t wait and that you really will benefit from being active and walking some distance every day. Particularly if you have never done anything like this before, and if you are unfit at this time.
Be your own judge, feel free to do any of the weeks more than once before moving on, repeating the 5 weeks, or even increasing the distances yourself as your fitness develops. There are 3 plans currently, the MAD2, the Half Marathon Plus and the Full Marathon.
The official MoonWalk London Training Plan starts on 22/23 February 2025 and for the MoonWalk Scotland 14/15 June
Please note:
The MoonWalk is not a race and you should go at your own pace. With thousands of people around you, you are likely to be slower than on your training walks. The below is a guide to help with your fitness and have something to aim for. As for the MoonWalk London and Scotland there is no time limit… we are there until the last walker crosses the Finish Line.
MoonWalk 5 Week Training Plans
- Available for Half and Full
- To use these plans you should be able to walk 2 miles for the Half and 3 miles for the Full at a constant and steady pace of approx 18-20 min per mile.
- If you are not quite ready, walk as far as you can or if you’re doing the Full start with the first weeks of the Half Marathon Training Plan
- The goal is to complete a Half Marathon in 3 hours – walking approx 13-15 min miles or 14 min miles or less to complete a Marathon in approx 6 hours
- The plans are the first 5 weeks of the official 12 week Training Plans
Mad2 Walking Plan
- Start by Walking, check out our MAD2 plan – walk 2 miles per day, from dawn to dusk… every step counts!
- MAD2… Two Miles A Day… Makes A Difference!
- Let us know how you achieve your MAD2… get ready… you would be MAD not to do it!
Summer Walking Guide
- Summer months are when many of us get to have some time out, let our hair down and head for the open road.
- With this in mind, we have created a Walk the Walk Summer Walking Guide which covers different types of Walking that you can try out over the next few weeks!
- No matter where you find yourself this summer, up mountains, down on the beach or even staying at home, this is an ideal, easy going plan to fit around any holiday or staycation, whilst starting out on your path to Walk the Walk fitness.
