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Event Day Essentials

It's time to pick your Training Plan

Whether it is your first Event Day or you have several medals at home already, following an effective Training Plan is a key part of your journey to the Finish Line.

You can download our Official Training App, Coopah, below for a plan tailored to you, or we have free plans for the marathon distance and 10K.

Below the plans, you'll also find training tips and tricks.

Marathon training plans

Beginner

If you're new to the marathon distance, this plan will guide you to the Start Line

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Improver

Completed a marathon before and hoping to better your performance? This is the one for you

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Advanced

For more experienced runners who want to push themselves. Are you ready?

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Wheelchair

A 16-week plan written by Claudia Burrough. She holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon in a non-racing wheelchair by a female.

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10 weeks to 10K - let's go!

10-week Wheelchair Training Plan

Ideal for beginners and improvers

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10-week Training Plan plan

Ideal for beginners and improvers

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Transforming post Event Day blues into motivation for your next challenge

Maybe you didn’t get the time you wanted or perhaps everything went to plan but you are left craving more?

Training tips London Marathon Events

Woman stretching on a bridge before exercising

How to avoid hitting the wall

Running out of energy is something all athletes dread on Event Day, but these expert tips will help minimise the chance of it happening and teach you how to cope if it does.

Dos & don'ts London Marathon Events