Training Resources
Training Resources
FREE Training Runs
The Canberra Physio Clinic and The Walking Clinic Podiatrists are proud to host a 6-week free weekly training group in the lead-up to The Canberra Times Run Canberra 2026.
As the event’s official training group, these sessions are designed to support participants of all fitness levels taking on the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon. Multiple pace and distance groups will be available each week, ensuring there’s an option for everyone — whether you’re new to running or chasing a personal best.
Every Sunday morning in the six weeks leading up to the event, we'll meet at 8:00am at Queen Elizabeth Terrace, in front of the National Library.
Each session will be supported by physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and podiatrists, who will be on hand to answer your questions and offer expert advice to help you prepare for race day and achieve your goals.
Exclusive Recovery Pack
The first 30 participants to attend Week 1 will receive a recovery pack filled with goodies, including drink bottles, therabands, massage balls, physio and podiatry vouchers, product from FIXX Nutrition, Runner's World Magazine and much more!
Training Plans
Our expert coaches have created a 10 week training plan to support your training journey. Happy training!
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TRAINING RUNS
The Canberra Physio Clinic and The Walking Clinic podiatrists are proud to host free weekly training runsin collaboration with Sole Motive for The Canberra Times Fun Run.
As the official training group for the Canberra Times Fun Run, this will cater for all fitness levels and all distances. There will be groups for 5K, 10K and half marathon participants. Within those there will be multiple groups allowing for various distances and speeds so that people of all levels are welcome!
Each week, you'll be supported by a team of physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and podiatrists, on hand and participating to answer your questions, provide expert advice, and help you feel confident and prepared for race day.
Date:Every Sunday from September 14 - October 26.
Meeting Location: On the lawn outside of theNational Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Canberra ACT
Time:8am
You must register for each training run, at the link below.
Exclusive Recovery Pack Giveaway: The first 30 participants to attend week 1 will also be provided with a recovery pack full of goodies, including drink bottles, therabands, massage balls, physio and podiatry vouchers and much more.
Take the advantage of having experts at the training runs and ask for advice from a Physiotherapist, Podiatrist and Exercise Physiologist. We hope to see you there!
Running Resources
Read some useful tips from our Runner's World magazine to with your race day prep.
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