A four-month training plan has been launched for anyone who wants to get in shape for Bradford’s upcoming half-marathon.

People who plan to compete in this year’s Bradford City Run, which takes place on Sunday, October 17, can take advantage of a downloadable training plan, covering a 17-week period that starts this week.

The specially-written plan has been compiled by Simon Forde, chairman of Airedale Athletics.

The schedule incorporates three training sessions a week to get participants into peak condition for the 13.2-mile race that takes in the scenic countryside around the city centre later this year.

The run will begin in Centenary Square, take in Thornton and Denholme, go up to Sandy Lane, and end in Manningham’s Lister Park.

Mr Forde said: “As well as using the schedule as a basis for training, local prospective runners can also benefit from training clinics, supervised by qualified coaches, in the lead-up to the event.

“These sessions are provided courtesy of Airedale Athletics and other clubs within the Bradford Athletics Network.”

Councillor, the Reverend Paul Flowers, said: “Anyone in the region can take advantage of the training plan and special club meetings, which provide a great source of motivation and help improve overall fitness and technique.”

You can now register online for any of the event or download the comprehensive training schedule from bradford cityrun.com/training2010.htm.