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Auckland Marathon Build-Up Plan

 

For those using our series to specifically prepare for the adidas Auckland Marathon, Half marathon, or ¼ Marathon. These plans are for you.

 

Starting on 9th of August and running for 12 weeks these plans draw on Brendon Downey's extensive experience with coaching endurance athletes including former adidas Auckland Marathon women's champion, Ady Ngawati. Programmes are available for all our event distances.

 

Each plan takes in the correct distances at the Run & Walk Event Series as well as the Waitakere half Marathon, & 11km

 

Marathon Prep Plan (Compatable with Run & Walk Events 24km-28km-32km and Waitakere 21km)

 

Half Marathon Prep Plan (Compatable with Run & Walk Events 12km-14km-16km and Waitakere 11km)

 

1/4 Marathon Prep Plan (Compatable with Run & Walk Events 6km-7km-8km and Waitakere 11km)

 

 

After a Customised Training Programme?

 

If you would like a customised training programme based on your fitness, your desired race speed and the amount of time you can cope with per week, and that fits into your schedule You may be interested in a Tailored Training Programme from Brendon Downey. For only $49 per week these plans are a great way to ensure you enjoy or events and training.

 

Personalised Detailed Training Plans

 

For the more serious runner wanting to set a PB or for the participant that has shift work and/or where your typical weekly plan simply won't work, Coach Brendon can offer you specific detailed training plans built from scratch.

Running for 12 weeks, these plans draw on Brendon's extensive experience with coaching endurance athletes including 2008 Auckland Marathon women’s champion, Ady Ngawati. Plans are available for all our event distances.

You get to choose how much time you spend training, how often you train and when. Brendon will organise this in the best possible way to maximise your effort. Plans are e-mailed complete in PDF format with a week to a page.

Your training plan is compatible with using a Heart Rate Monitor - you can follow a targeted intensity guide to ensure you get the correct effort throughout the plan.

To sign up or for more information on these service please email Brendon, brendon@marathontraining.co.nz or call and discuss your specific needs on 021 190 0536.