There are local running clubs you can join to learn to run, or there are running plans available online you can follow yourself and start running with friends.
This is a great running plan for absolute beginners. The website contains lots of help and the Couch to 5K app which helps build up your activity each week.
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If you can’t currently run for more than 5 minutes straight without stopping to catch your breath, this beginner running plan will take you to running comfortably for 25 minutes without stopping.
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For information about local running clubs, please take a look in our Move More Directory: