Gabi
I am up to 14 kms now…I also feel confident that I can do things like hiking without much worry of injury or aggravating previous issues.”
“Before, I couldn't run without pain, discomfort, or worry of pain and injury for more than a few kms. I avoided making plans/planning hiking or backpacking trips because I never knew if I would be in pain.
Maybe this sounds familiar…
It’s Monday. You lace up your shoes and start jogging. You have a running schedule and you're committed to it. Maybe you’re picturing afternoons of sweating out your stress, being a part of the run club, or tearing across a finish line proudly.
But 15 minutes in, you already feel it: the chest tightness or the ache in your side or the sharp twinge in your knees…and you have to stop.
By Wednesday, you feel even worse. Sore muscles. Exhausted body. Painful joints.
Running is just too hard on my body, you think. And so the dream of being a runner dies again.
If this scenario feels familiar, here’s what I want you to know ↓
Do you want to be a runner, but running feels too hard on your body?
The problem isn’t your age, body type, or injury history.
It's that you've only ever approached it one way, without knowing the smartest way to pace, how to increase volume, and what strength exercises are needed to fully support this activity.
The only difference between you and “a runner” is a consistent training programme that safely prepares your body to handle longer distances
Accountability from the peers in your cohort who are also chasing their running dreams — you’re never alone!
Community
Online Pilates classes designed specifically for stability and mobility that makes running feel easier
Pilates
An at-home strength-training programme to build the muscle and stability to go the distance
Strength
Personalized, online coaching with Annalise, our running specialist, to break through hurdles
Coaching
Your 10-week programme goal? Run your first 5 km.
The 10-week programme designed for busy people who want to become lifelong runners without worrying about pain or injury.
Starting Blocks works because it’s far more than a “running schedule.”
Instead of throwing you right into running, our method helps you develop the proper strength, resilience, and mobility you need to run distances sustainably and without pain.
Introducing Starting Blocks
Guidance on what to do after your first 5km
A supportive community of women on the same journey
App access with your full program
Weekly 30 minute Q+A to answer all your questions
Weekly access to a coach and accountability for support and guidance
Pilates classes for mobility and core strength
2 strength sessions each week to support your running
Weekly Tutorials to educate you on recovery, pace, fueling effectively and injury prevention
What’s included
in Starting Blocks
Inger
I would recommend the program, which I have already done to several of my colleagues. It’s all about patience, consistency, focus on the right things, then you will be rebuilding your capabilities again.”
But now, I can do strength and running workouts without pain! I have increased my running load to 18-20 km per week.
“I have always been physically active, done a lot of different types of activities. However, every time I tried to increase my running load, I got pains in my right side; hip, knee , ankle, foot, lower back… even when I was walking. So the situation became quite depressing, not being able to do the things I wanted.
The foundation for completing a 10k, half-marathon, marathon, or just keep running as part of your cardio training!
A regular running practice that is smart, sustainable, and makes you feel good
A 5 km run completed and/or running continuously for 30 minutes(proof to yourself that you can do this!)
On the other side of 10 weeks is….
Next cohort: February 2027
Limited spots available to ensure everyone receives proper support.
This is the lowest price the program will ever be offered at.
Note: check out will be in NOK currency, because business is located in Norway but this is approximate exchange rate.
£225 / 2925 NOK / €260 / 298 USD
Pricing
CArol
It’s been pretty life changing to be honest. Annalise was very confident she would get me back to running and I was dubious. But here I am regularly doing a 30 min run (it’s a very slow plod but I’m happy with it!). I accept I might have the odd ache or twinge but I have the tools to deal with it.”
Anonymous
After birth I was just scared and did not know how to go back to running. Now, I’ve run a half marathon.”
CArol
My back pain reduced significantly. This has been so important as it has allowed me to get back to running and strength training with confidence.