{"id":14073,"date":"2026-09-17T05:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules1\/running-marathon-club-2\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T05:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T05:29:11","slug":"running-marathon-club-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules1\/running-marathon-club-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Marathon Coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main class=\"runv2 runv2-home-marathon\"><section class=\"runv2-smart runv2-smart--marathon\"><div class=\"runv2-smart-slider\"><div class=\"runv2-smart-fallback\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-photo-38771386.jpeg)\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"runv2-smart-shade\"><\/div><div class=\"runv2-wrap runv2-smart-copy\"><div><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Marathon Coaching<\/span><h1>Build the Fitness to Finish Strong.<\/h1><p>Long-run structure, threshold work, recovery and race-specific pacing for runners preparing for half and full marathons.<\/p><a class=\"runv2-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules1\/running-marathon-club-contact\/\">Start Marathon Coaching<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<section class=\"runv2-statbar\">\n<div class=\"runv2-stat\"><strong>16<\/strong><span>Plan Weeks<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"runv2-stat\"><strong>4<\/strong><span>Key Run Types<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"runv2-stat\"><strong>2<\/strong><span>Strength Blocks<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"runv2-stat\"><strong>1<\/strong><span>Race Plan<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-section\">\n<div class=\"runv2-wrap\">\n<header class=\"runv2-head\"><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Marathon pillars<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Build fitness that lasts beyond 30 km<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"runv2-grid four\">\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Aerobic Volume<\/h3>\n<p>Increase mileage gradually enough to recover.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Threshold<\/h3>\n<p>Raise sustainable pace without racing every workout.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Long Run<\/h3>\n<p>Train duration, fueling and late-run control.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">04<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Race Pacing<\/h3>\n<p>Practice restraint early and strength late.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-section alt\">\n<div class=\"runv2-wrap\">\n<div class=\"runv2-media-split\">\n<header class=\"runv2-head\"><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Runner assessment<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Start from current fitness, not an idealised plan<\/h2>\n<p>Weekly mileage, injury history, available days and recent races shape the plan.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<ul class=\"runv2-list\">\n<li>Current volume<\/li>\n<li>Recent longest run<\/li>\n<li>Goal race<\/li>\n<li>Available days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"runv2-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-photo-29840346.jpeg\" alt=\"Start from current fitness, not an idealised plan\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-section\">\n<div class=\"runv2-wrap\">\n<header class=\"runv2-head\"><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Plan phases<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Build, absorb, sharpen and taper<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"runv2-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Phase<\/th>\n<th>Weeks<\/th>\n<th>Main Goal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Base<\/td>\n<td>1\u20134<\/td>\n<td>Volume + durability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Build<\/td>\n<td>5\u201310<\/td>\n<td>Threshold + long-run progression<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specific<\/td>\n<td>11\u201314<\/td>\n<td>Race pace + fueling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Taper<\/td>\n<td>15\u201316<\/td>\n<td>Reduce fatigue, keep rhythm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-section dark\">\n<div class=\"runv2-wrap\">\n<header class=\"runv2-head\"><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Key sessions<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Every hard run has a job<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"runv2-grid \">\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Threshold<\/h3>\n<p>Improve sustainable speed.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Marathon Pace<\/h3>\n<p>Practice race rhythm without overreaching.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Long Run<\/h3>\n<p>Build duration and fueling confidence.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-section alt\">\n<div class=\"runv2-wrap\">\n<div class=\"runv2-media-split reverse\">\n<div class=\"runv2-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-photo-34332376.jpeg\" alt=\"Race nutrition is part of training\"><\/div>\n<header class=\"runv2-head\"><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Fueling practice<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Race nutrition is part of training<\/h2>\n<p>Long runs are used to test fluid, carbohydrate timing and practical race-day habits.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<ul class=\"runv2-list\">\n<li>Fuel timing<\/li>\n<li>Hydration<\/li>\n<li>Pre-run breakfast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-section\">\n<div class=\"runv2-wrap\">\n<header class=\"runv2-head\"><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Recovery<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Adaptation happens between sessions<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"runv2-grid \">\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Easy Days<\/h3>\n<p>Control intensity enough to recover.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sleep<\/h3>\n<p>Protect consistency across the whole block.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Down Weeks<\/h3>\n<p>Reduce load before fatigue becomes a problem.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-section alt runv2-race-rehearsal-full\">\n<div class=\"runv2-wrap\">\n<div class=\"runv2-media-split\">\n<header class=\"runv2-head\"><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Race rehearsal<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Practice the details before race week<\/h2>\n<p>Use selected long runs to rehearse pacing, fueling, shoes and kit.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<ul class=\"runv2-list\">\n<li>Target pace<\/li>\n<li>Fuel plan<\/li>\n<li>Race kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"runv2-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules1\/wp-content\/uploads\/mediasource-lite\/images\/hercules-fitness-shop\/hercules-hercules-fitness-shop-pexels-2908975-running-shoes-sports-retail-sale-promoti-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Practice the details before race week\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-section\">\n<div class=\"runv2-wrap\">\n<header class=\"runv2-head\"><span class=\"runv2-eyebrow\">Race week<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Arrive fit and fresh<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"runv2-grid \">\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Reduce Volume<\/h3>\n<p>Keep rhythm while dropping fatigue.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Keep Routine<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid experimenting with food or kit.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"runv2-card\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Simple Plan<\/h3>\n<p>Use clear pace ranges and fueling times.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"runv2-cta\">\n<h2>Ready to start marathon coaching?<\/h2>\n<p>Book an assessment and build a plan around your current fitness and race date.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"runv2-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules1\/running-marathon-club-contact\/\">Book Marathon Assessment<\/a><\/section>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>16Plan Weeks 4Key Run Types 2Strength Blocks 1Race Plan Marathon pillars Build fitness that lasts beyond 30 km 01 Aerobic Volume Increase mileage gradually enough to recover. 02 Threshold Raise sustainable pace without racing every workout. 03 Long Run Train duration, fueling and late-run control. 04 Race Pacing Practice restraint early and strength late. 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