MARATHON TRAINING PLANS

Marathon training plans

Structured training. Real results.

Every plan is built around your race day, your current fitness and the time you actually have to train. Whether it's your first marathon or your tenth, you'll get a clear week-by-week schedule that builds mileage safely, balances quality sessions with recovery, and peaks at exactly the right time.

First marathon to PB

Built around your race day

Delivered via FinalSurge

England Athletics qualified

MARATHON PLAN

£30

one-off · fully personalised

  • Week-by-week plan built back from your race date
  • Long runs, quality sessions and recovery balanced
  • Pace, effort or heart-rate guidance
  • A proper taper so you arrive fresh
  • Delivered in the FinalSurge app

WHY A PERSONALISED PLAN?

26.2 miles deserves more than a template

Personalised to you

Built around your goal race, current fitness and weekly availability, not a generic download.

Flexible & realistic

Training fits around your life, not the other way round. Sessions can adapt as your schedule and fitness change.

Evidence-based

Proven marathon principles: progressive mileage, structured quality sessions and a proper taper, so you arrive fit and fresh.

Ideal for:

First-time marathoners

Runners chasing a PB

Busy runners short on time

Anyone stepping up from the half

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need from first run to finish line

  • A detailed week-by-week plan in the FinalSurge app
  • Long runs that build steadily and safely
  • Quality sessions: tempo, intervals and marathon-pace work
  • Easy runs and rest days where they matter
  • Pace, effort or heart-rate guidance for every session
  • A taper and race-week plan

Want regular check-ins and plan adjustments through your block? Add online coaching.

Runners crossing Tower Bridge at the London Marathon

HOW IT WORKS

From sign-up to start line

01

Get in touch

Tell me your race, your goal and how much time you have to train.

02

Personal review

I look at your current running, your experience and your week.

03

Your plan in FinalSurge

A clear, realistic schedule built back from race day.

04

Train with purpose

Every session has a reason, right through to the taper.

COMPARE

Plan or ongoing coaching?

Not sure which suits you? Here's the difference, and we can talk it through on a free chat.

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Marathon training plan

£30

one-off personalised plan

  • Week-by-week plan to race day
  • Delivered via FinalSurge
  • Ideal for self-motivated runners

ONGOING

Online coaching

From £60

per 4 weeks · no long-term contract

  • Plan adjusted as your block goes
  • Regular check-ins and feedback
  • WhatsApp or Teams support
  • Ideal if you want accountability

FAQS

Marathon plans: common questions

How much is a marathon training plan?

£30 for a fully personalised plan, paid once. There's no subscription.

Is it suitable for my first marathon?

Yes. Plans are built for all abilities, from first-time marathoners to experienced runners chasing a PB.

How long is the plan?

It's built back from your race date and your current fitness. We'll agree the right length before you start.

How is the plan delivered?

Through the FinalSurge app, so you can see your week at a glance and sync your runs from your watch.

What if I want more support?

You can add online coaching for regular check-ins and plan adjustments as your training goes.

Ready to start training?

Get a fully personalised marathon plan, built around you and delivered through FinalSurge, for £30.