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
Hybrid Fit Life Coaching helps everyday athletes build strength, endurance, and confidence for OCR, Hyrox and functional fitness challenges. Our goal is simple - help you perform at your best while learning the habits that create a balanced, healthy life beyond the finish line. Train for events, thrive for life.