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Wish you could run 5k? 
We show you exactly how do get there in a way that's easy on your lungs and your legs. 

It's time to get running

Don’t start a couch-to-5k app again and give up after a few weeks. We will show you how to start running, and most importantly, enjoy running! 

Starts September 13th 2025 : Follow Online or come to Sandymount in Dublin too. 

Designed and led by Mary Jennings, our Beginners Programme has been running for 15 years and has been followed by thousands of women all over the world. 

"I’m so glad I found ForgetTheGym. I never thought I’d be able to run but I was proved wrong. I’ll never look back."

Don't put off starting

In 8 weeks you will up at 5k and delighted with yourself. 

Join the waiting list for September 2025

We will let you know when booking opens. 

"I’m so glad I found Forget The Gym. I never thought I’d be able to run but I was proved wrong. I’ll never look back."

How does it work?

Mary and Aoife introduce you gradually to running, building your confidence, strength, endurance and enjoyment of running. Covering good technique, breathing tips, clothing questions and all the practicalities, you will be guided week by week from 1 minute running on Day 1 right up to 30 minutes running non stop.

Is it right for me?

This programme is suitable for complete beginners or those returning to running post injury, post natal, or indeed after just a long break! If you can run about 10 minutes or more, you would be better joining our ForgetTheGym membership. 

Is it super-competitive?

Absolutely not. There is no competition between any of our runners. We are all here to support and encourage others in their running goals. There is enough stress and anxiety out there, we want to make running something that will take your mind off your worries and help you get some headspace, not add to your load.

How does it work?

Over 7 weeks Mary and Aoife will introduce you to running, build your confidence, strength, endurance and enjoyment of running.

Covering good technique, breathing tips, clothing questions and all the practicalities, you will be guided week by week from 1 minute running on Day 1 right up to 30 minutes running non stop.

Is it right for me?

This programme is suitable for complete beginners or those returning to running post injury, post natal, or indeed after just a long break! If you can run about 10 minutes or more, you would be better joining our more advanced running membership. 

Is it super-competitive?

No! As per all our coaching, there is no competition between our runners. We are all there to support and encourage others in their running goals. We all have different challenges and responsibilities these days, and it's great to have others on our side. There is enough stress and anxiety out there, we want to make running something that will take your mind off your worries and help you get some headspace. 

Why run with us? 

Mary has been coaching new runners for more than 15 years and her best selling Get Running book has all the training plans and tips you need to get started. Read more about ForgetTheGym here. 

Mary also has developed a whole beginners video based programme with The Irish Times and has a regular running column in the newspaper. See Mary's Blog. 

If you can't wait until September to start, take a look in here for other ways to get running. 

Running Tips for you

Why run with us? 

Mary has been coaching runners for more than 15 years and her Get Running book has all the training plans and tips you need to get started. You can also head straight to Mary's blog for more tips. 

Mary also has developed a running training programmes with The Irish Times and for 10 years wrote a running column at the paper. You can get some great running tips here.. 

Get Running Tips

Don't put off starting

In 8 weeks you will up at 5k and delighted with yourself. 

Join the waiting list for September 2025

We will let you know when booking opens.