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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.
Emon Choudhury shares how he safely and successfully completes and trains for marathons during Ramadan
When you sweat during a run, the fluid you lose must be replaced or your body becomes dehydrated (short of water) and less efficient.
Once you've found your rhythm and running becomes a regular part of your routine, it's only natural to crave that next challenge -speed. That's where Fartlek sessions come in. These playful bursts of pace will shake up your run, push your limits, and help you unlock a faster, stronger you.
For me, running has always been a medicine. It helps me feel connected to my loved ones who are no longer around and it helps me to stay active.
