Whether you are training for a marathon, half marathon or otherwise, our Coaching Team have selected a number of different plans written by Runner’s World ratified coaches to suit your needs.

Our Coaching Team will happily discuss any plans and guide you to fit them around Club Sessions. If you can’t find one that is the right for you, please do speak to the Coaching Team for guidance, support and advice - coaches@bracknell-forest-runners.co.uk

Enjoy finding the training plan to achieve your target goals - we look forward to getting you ready for race day!

Marathon

Sub 5:00 training plan - A 5:00 marathon is approximately 11:30 per mile but training to a target pace of 11:00 per mile will get you in at 4:48. Aim to be comfortable running three or four times a week.

Sub 4:30 training plan - A 4:30 marathon is approximately 10:00mins/mile for the entire course. To break 4:30, you should be capable of running a sub-2:00 half marathon and a sub-53:00 10K.

Sub 4:00 16-week training plan - A 4:00 hour marathon is approximately 9:00 per mile. To break 4:00, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:50 half-marathon (8:20 per mile) and sub-50:00 10K (8:00 per mile). Right now, you should be running at least 20 miles per week, and be able to run for an hour non-stop

Sub 3:45 16-week training plan - A 3:45 hour marathon is approximately 8:30 per mile. To break 3:45, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:45 half-marathon (8:00 per mile) and sub-46:00 10K (7:30 per mile). Right now, you should be running at least 25 miles per week, and be able to run for 1:15 non-stop.

Sub 3:30 16-week training plan - A 3:30 hour marathon is approximately 8:00 per mile. To break 3:30, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:37 half-marathon (7:20 per mile) and sub- 43:00 10K (7:00 per mile). Right now, you should be running at least 25-30 miles per week, and be able to run for 1:30 non-stop.

Sub 3:15 16-week training plan - A 3:15 hour marathon is approximately 7:20 per mile. To break 3:15, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:30 half-marathon (6:50 per mile) and sub-40:00 10K (6:30 per mile). Right now, you should be running at least 30-35 miles per week, over six sessions

Sub 3:00 training plan - A 3:00 marathon is approximately 6:50min/mile. To break 3:00, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:25 half marathon (approx 6:30min/mile) and a sub-38:00 10K (approx 6:00min/mile).

Half Marathon

Beginners Half Marathon training plan - Build up gradually and you'll be able to run faster than you ever thought you could!

Sub 2:30 12-week training plan - Target times: 2:15 to 2:30 (run/walk) (race pace: sub-11:26 per mile). You should be capable of either a sub-1:05 10K, a sub-1:55 10-miler or a sub-6:00 marathon. Training will be three days a week, with an average weekly mileage of 15 miles.

Sub 2:00 12-week training plan - Target times: from 1:45 to 1:59 (race pace: sub-9:09 per mile). You should be capable of either a sub-50 10K, a sub-90 10-miler or a sub-4:30 marathon. Training will be five days a week, with an average weekly mileage of 30 miles

Sub 1:50 10-week training plan - This 10-week, sub-1.50 half-marathon training plan takes you up to a regular 40 miles a week, though many runners would still be able to do themselves justice by substituting one easy run for a rest day and running closer to 35 miles a week

Sub 1:25 10-week training plan - The schedule will take you up to over 50 miles a week, which is about as much training as is compatible with a lifestyle that involves a job and a family.

How to train for a hilly half marathon - The best way to do well in a race with lots of ups and downs is to climb and descent regularly during your training. Instead of doing a speed-focused training schedule, it makes a whole lot more sense to focus on hills.

10km

4 week 10km training plan - Four weeks is long enough to improve your fitness and put a little edge of speed in your legs. If you're committed to running a 10K in four weeks' time, this training plan looks at running three times a week, or around 16-20 miles

8 week 10km training plan running 3-times a week - You can really see your 10K fitness rocket over a preparation period of eight weeks with a flexible approach.

8 week 10km training plan running 5-times a week - Before starting this training plan, try and build up to running around 35-40 miles per week. Vary your pace slightly to maintain interest over those build up weeks and save the real speed work for the final eight weeks covered in the plan

5km

6 week Beginner 5km training plan - Running your first 5K? Follow this beginner's 5K training plan to help prepare yourself for your first race

A Guide for Advanced Marathon Training – John Burnett.

Guidelines for Advanced Marathon Training - These guidelines are the views and thoughts of John Burnett recommended for Top Club/Elite level runners.

Guidelines for Advanced Marathon Training