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It's time to pick your Training Plan
Whether it's your first marathon or your nineteenth, following an effective Training Plan will see you to the Finish Line.
You can download our Official Training App, Coopah, below for a plan tailored to you, or we have free 16-week plans packed full of fundraising and nutrition tips and podcast suggestions.
Below the plans, you'll also find training tips and tricks.
What you eat before and after a run plays a key role in your recovery. Hannah Molloy, Nutrition Manager at Danone, shares three simple nutrition tips to work into your Training Plan.
Run clubs offer a powerful sense of connection. Nathalie Limon explains how shared movement helps process emotion and makes it easier to show up when it matters most.
Your feet are a powerful yet often overlooked foundation for running. Nathalie Limon explains how tuning in to them can build a stronger, more resilient body from the bottom up.
Chafing is one of the most preventable marathon mistakes. With the right prep and a bit of skin‑care know‑how, you can keep friction from becoming a Finish-Line nightmare. Drawing on skin‑science expertise, Katherine Frizoni outlines how strategic use of Vaseline before, during and after a run can protect the skin in all weather conditions and even support recovery. We even have extra tips for those of you with sensitive skin.
