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Event Day Essentials
It's time to pick your Training Plan
Whether it's your first half marathon or your nineteenth, following an effective Training Plan will see you to the Finish Line.
We have free 10-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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To help with your preparation, members of the London Marathon Events team have shared the advice they wished someone had given them before running 26.2 miles for the first time. Here are the top 10 tips.
Following a healthy balanced diet and living an active life is important to staying healthy and can also play a crucial role in helping to unlock your potential.
The first thing to remember is that runners come in all shapes and sizes. So, the amount of water you need to drink will vary on your body size and pace.
Tapering can enhance your marathon performance by five per cent, if done correctly.