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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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Commit to just three runs each week and you and your team-mates will be in great shape to cross the Finish Line of the Standard Chartered Great City Race with smiles on your faces!

Training tips London Marathon Events
Vitality runner

If you have children (or have friends or family with children!) taking part in an event like the Vitality Westminster Mile can be a great way to get them active and have fun together.

Family training London Marathon Events
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The Vitality Westminster Mile is open to all ages and abilities, making it the perfect for introducing children to the joy of being active and participating in a mass event. 

Family training London Marathon Events
Children running

When raising a family, it’s easy for activity to fall by the wayside. When you’re juggling childcare with a job and/or household tasks, as well as the daily distractions that life throws at you, making time to run can seem an impossibility.

Family training London Marathon Events
Mum running with boy and pushchair