Class to 5K: The Family Running Programme

A simple, structured 10-week programme designed to be used alongside your child’s school Class to 2K / 5K challenge.

This plan allows you to take part as a parent, supporting your child while improving your own fitness - and completing the journey together.

This programme is not a standalone running plan. It is specifically designed to run in tandem with your child’s school sessions.

Each week:

- Your child completes one session in school
- You follow a guided parent session (same day)
- You complete two additional sessions together as a family

Everything is clearly laid out inside TrainingPeaks so you always know exactly what to do.

Who it’s for?
Parents whose children are taking part in the Class to 2K / 5K school programme
Complete beginners or those returning to exercise
Families who want a simple, structured way to be more active together

No running experience needed.

What you’ll achieve

Over 10 weeks, you will:

- Build fitness and stamina safely
- Develop a consistent routine
- Gain confidence in running and movement
- Support your child through their journey
- Work towards completing a 2K or 5K event together

At your own pace, with walking always part of the plan.

What’s included
- 10-week structured training plan
- 3 sessions per week
- Parent-only sessions + family sessions
- Simple pacing guidance (including “chatty pace”)
- Designed to align with the school programme

Delivered through TrainingPeaks and accessible on your phone or smartwatch.

This programme works because:

- It keeps things simple
- It fits around school life
- It involves the whole family
- It builds habits that last

So you don’t just start… you keep going.

The outcome

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to complete:

- A 2K to 5K event
- Alongside your child

More importantly, you’ll have built a routine you can continue long after the programme finishes!

Created by Julian Pletts
Founder - Hybrid Fit Life