Plan Goal: Run your first marathon with confidence, structure, and smart progression — no guesswork, just great coaching.

This beginner-friendly marathon plan is perfect for runners taking on the 26.2-mile distance for the first time — or for those returning after a break and wanting a clear, supportive structure. Over the coming weeks, you’ll gradually build endurance, confidence, and pacing control using proven training methods designed to get you to the start line healthy and across the finish line strong.

You’ll train 6-7 times per week with focused long runs, smart recovery days, race pace practice, and cross-training options to keep your body balanced. Everything is mapped out step-by-step, with guidance on how hard to run (using RPE, pace, or heart rate), how to fuel, and how to stay on track even when life gets busy.

Perfect for: First-time marathoners, returning runners, or anyone wanting a simple, effective plan to complete the marathon distance feeling proud — not broken.

To support your marathon journey and maximise your progress, we recommend (optional) adding complementary work alongside your run plan:

✅ Strength & Conditioning: Build durability, muscular endurance, and injury resilience to go the distance.
✅ Mobility & Recovery: Maintain range of motion, improve tissue health, and speed recovery between key training days.

We recommend including cross-training alongside your plan to support aerobic fitness, reduce injury risk, and aid recovery. Low-impact options like cycling, swimming, strength, or mobility work can complement your running or triathlon training without adding extra stress. Use cross-training on easy or recovery days for best results.

These are optional, but they’re powerful tools to enhance your performance, longevity, and race-day confidence.

Need guidance on how to blend these extras into your plan? Just reach out — we’re here to help you make this your strongest ultra yet!