Marathon training

Marathon training built on consistency, not perfection

Prepare for 26.2 with beginner and intermediate plans, plus bespoke race planning and monthly coaching when you want direct support.

Beginner and intermediate support — choose the entry point that matches where you are today.

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Free 4 Week Marathon Plan

Start here if you need habits and easy mileage before a full marathon block. Suited to beginners, returning runners, and anyone prioritising sustainable consistency.

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Enter your email below and start your four-week consistency block — ideal for beginners returning to running or anyone building habits before paid training.

Marathon Plans— beginner & intermediate

Ready-made Marathon schedules with clear weekly structure. Pick the level that matches your experience — both plans are £9.99.

Beginner Plan

Marathon

£9.99

Duration: 16 weeks
Weekly structure: 3–4 runs per week — easy mileage, one quality session, long runs building to 18–20 miles
Ideal for: First marathon or returning after a break; wants durable, life-friendly progression

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Intermediate Plan

Marathon

£9.99

Duration: 16 weeks
Weekly structure: 4–5 runs per week — marathon-pace work, long runs to 20–22 miles, and smart recovery
Ideal for: Has marathon experience and wants structured quality without excessive weekly load

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Bespoke training plan

£29.99

A personalised Marathon plan built around your goal race, current fitness, and schedule — more tailored than an off-the-shelf download.

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Personalised to your goal race date and target
Tailored weekly mileage based on your current fitness
Pacing guidance for key sessions and race day
Structured realistically around work, family, and recovery

Monthly coaching for your Marathon goal

Work directly with Glenn Foster for ongoing plan support, accountability, and progression review. Ideal when you want a coach in your corner — not just a PDF on your phone.

Monthly coaching — pricing on enquiry.

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Monthly coaching support with plan adjustments as you progress
Accountability check-ins so you stay consistent through busy weeks
Clear progression from where you are now to your race goal
Led by Glenn Foster, England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness

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Gels, drinks and snacks to fuel your race-day performance.

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Fuel & Hydration

Gels, electrolytes and endurance nutrition for training and race day.

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Qualified Coaching

Training built on experience

Glenn Foster · England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness

Marathon PB: 3:19
Half Marathon PB: 1:29:41

Glenn improved from a 4:34 marathon to 3:19 over many years of consistent training while balancing full-time work — the same practical approach behind every Running Progress plan.

Whether you start with the free plan or invest in bespoke support, the focus stays the same: sustainable training for everyday runners, not elite assumptions.