If you're new to the marathon distance, this plan will guide you to the Start Line
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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.
Marathon training plans
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Doctors said it was unlikely Anthony Bryan would walk again following surgery to remove a brain tumour when he was a young child. This April, he has his sights set on the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon (CIH) (male) at the 2024 TCS London Marathon.
Immediately after the race, raise your legs if you can – for example, find a tree and lie under it with your legs up against the trunk for 10 minutes. This will help reduce the build-up of fluid in your legs.
Undertaking a marathon is no mean feat. Respect the distance and your body by preparing for Event Day in the following ways.
Martin Yelling, the Official TCS London Marathon coach, has produced training plans that have helped thousands of participants, from beginner to advanced, prepare for Event Day.