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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.

Download a 16-week plan

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If you're new to the marathon distance

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Are you hoping to better your performance?

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For more experienced runners who want to push themselves

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Ideal for beginners and improvers

Half marathon routes a train ride away from London

Mix up your training away from the city streets

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Rest and recovery for participants with disabilities

Physiotherapist Ann Bryan explains how to increase your mileage safely

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Fuelling for success: nutrition for participants with disabilities

Running a marathon is a huge physical challenge. While logging training miles is crucial, so is your nutrition. What you eat directly impacts your energy levels and muscle endurance.

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Inclusive gyms and classes for participants with disabilities

Don’t shy away from an exercise class — see what you can do, and adapt it to fit your needs.

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