How to Run a Marathon
Your Complete Training Companion
Training for a marathon is a big challenge both physically and emotionally. But this ‘How to Run a Marathon’ guide will be with you every step of the way to help you enjoy your training.
This guide is designed to give you everything you need to train for and prepare for the marathon. It’s your coach and your best running buddy all rolled into one. It will set your training, explain the benefits of the different types of runs you’ll be doing and give you reassurance when the going gets tough.
You’ll have the choice of two 20-week training plans to follow. One based on four runs per week and one based on three runs per week for those pushed for time.
The training plans designed for those aiming to run between 3:59 and 6 hours. The begin with 10 and 13 miles total in week one and a longest run of 4 miles.
Your guide will explain the important components of marathon training, so you can make the best choices for you.
As well as this, it will help you prepare mentally and practically for the race, from getting the right mindset on race day to making sure you’ve got everything you need to run 26.2 miles.
This pack includes:
- A 59-page ‘How to Run a Marathon’ training guide.
- Two 20-week marathon training plans designed for those aiming to run between 3:59 and 6 hours.
- Video guides to warming-up and stretching.
- A video explaining good running form.
Topics covered
- Marathon training sessions explained.
- Help choosing your goal time.
- Avoiding injuries and how to adapt training for illness/injury.
- Tips for the mental side of marathon training.
- How to fit training into a busy life.
- Self-assessment exercises to evaluate your training.
- Race prep plan – those vital 24 hours before your race.
- Essential kit list.
Before getting started, you should be comfortable running 5km non-stop, and training three or four times per week. If you’re not yet running 5k, you can use the How to Start Running guide first.