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Event Day Essentials

It's time to pick your Training Plan

Whether it is your first Event Day or you have several medals at home already, following an effective Training Plan is a key part of your journey to the Finish Line.

You can download our Official Training App, Coopah, below for a plan tailored to you, or we have free plans for the marathon distance and 10K.

Below the plans, you'll also find training tips and tricks.

Want a personalised Training Plan?

Check out our Official Training App - Coopah, the Run Coaching App
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Emon Choudhury shares how he safely and successfully completes and trains for marathons during Ramadan

Training during Ramadan London Marathon Events
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When you sweat during a run, the fluid you lose must be replaced or your body becomes dehydrated (short of water) and less efficient.

Nutrition and hydration London Marathon Events
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In any running event, your mind will tell you to slow down or stop running long before your body is at its limit. That’s because your brain wants to preserve as much energy as possible –by telling you you’re tired, it’s preventing you from running yourself to exhaustion.

Training tips London Marathon Events
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Once you’re into the groove and running regularly, your next ambition might be to get faster. Fartlek sessions will help you move that dial...

Training tips London Marathon Events
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