Running For Anxiety

Trainers of any kind. You do not need special running trainers, but you do need something comfortable.

If you have something practical but not strictly trainers (coverse, for example), you could use those. But you won't be able to run in heels, wellies, flip flops, dolly shoes, or anything else that doesn't stay firmly attached to your foot.

You could also try running barefoot. The barefoot running movement has gained a lot of momentum in recent years. Watch this video from the New York Times to learn more.

No problem, you can work through it at your own pace. So, if you get ill and need to take a week off, no problem. Just pick up where you left off. If you find it too hard, just go back a week.

Although we'll be releasing sessions each week, this is not a strict timetable. So you don't need to "catch up", just keep going with a regular schedule.

You can download the audio file for each week using the link in your weekly email.

By default, the audio will play when you open the link. If you want to download it now, to play later, long press on the link and then select "Save Link".

If you are familar with podcasts, an easier way is to use our podcast feed.

Or, if your app needs the direct link, use this link to the podcast feed.

The easiest way to download the sessions on iOS devices is to subscribe to the podcast. To do this, open the Podcasts app, search for "Running For Anxiety" and hit subscribe.

Alternatively, you can access the audio files directly. iOS does not support saving audio files to the phone. Therefore, you can either stream it using the link in your weekly email, or download it to your desktop computer, import it into iTunes and then sync it to your phone. We recommend streaming it because the other way is a massive hassle.

The workouts are based around a 30-minute audio coaching session. Therefore, to get the real benefit from the course, you are going to need these.

If you don't have a smartphone, here are your options:

• If you have an MP3 player, you could download the audio to that instead.
• If you have another audio playing device (tablet, laptop, etc), and you are a member of a gym, or there is a public gym nearby, you could use that with a treadmill.
• If all else fails, we have produced a worksheet you can use instead of the audio. It will give you the instructions, but will mean you won't get the coaching, and you will have to do the timings yourself.