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Event Day Essentials

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.

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Martin Yelling, the Official TCS London Marathon coach, has produced training plans that have helped thousands of participants, from beginner to advanced, prepare for Event Day.

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Here to guide you on your marathon journey is Jessica Hepburn, who ran in 2017 and raised more than £5,000 for Fertility Network UK.

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Jordan Foster - from our Official Training App, Coopah - explains how you can level up your training by understanding the different stages of your menstrual cycle.

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We caught up with Jordan Foster from our official training app, Coopah, to get the lowdown on how to train smart if your period happens to fall on Event Day. From managing symptoms to adjusting your plan, here’s how to feel strong and prepared no matter what.

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