If you're new to the marathon distance, this plan will guide you to the Start Line.
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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
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Meet Coopah - our Official Training App and the 24/7 coach in your pocket. No rigid plans. No one-size-fits-all training. Just personalised, adaptive coaching that moves with your life.
Commit to just three runs each week and you and your team-mates will be in great shape to cross the Finish Line of the Standard Chartered Great City Race with smiles on your faces!
Signing up for a local event is a great way to get the family active and have fun together.
Keep it fun, try to explore new areas and make the most of The Daily Mile and junior parkrun.
When raising a family, it’s easy for activity to fall by the wayside. When you’re juggling childcare with a job and/or household tasks, as well as the daily distractions that life throws at you, making time to run can seem an impossibility.
