Question 1

What distance running programs does HPL offer?

Accepted Answer

HPL offers a 4-tier progression: Couch to 10K, Couch to Half Marathon, and Couch to Full Marathon, each building on the previous program's base.

Question 2

Do I need running experience to start the Couch to 10K program?

Accepted Answer

No — Couch to 10K is built for beginner runners starting from little to no running base, with a walk-run progression in the early weeks.

Question 3

What if I've never run a half or full marathon before?

Accepted Answer

Each program is designed to build on the last — Couch to Half Marathon assumes a Couch to 10K-level base, and Couch to Full Marathon assumes a Couch to Half Marathon-level base, so you can progress step by step.

Question 4

Do these programs include nutrition guidance for race day?

Accepted Answer

Yes — each program includes a dedicated nutrition guide, with race-specific fueling guidance that scales up as mileage increases across the progression.

Frequently asked questions

What distance running programs does HPL offer?

Do I need running experience to start the Couch to 10K program?

What if I've never run a half or full marathon before?

Do these programs include nutrition guidance for race day?