Marathon

Beachy Head Marathon

Eastbourne, United Kingdom October 42.195 km
Hilly Scenic Coastal Loop Historic Bucket List Competitive Community

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Oct 10, 2026

Training Plan: Beachy Head Marathon

Preparing for a marathon requires 16–20 weeks of structured training. This plan is specifically designed for the Beachy Head Marathon's hilly course in Eastbourne.

🎯 Training Considerations for This Race

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Hill Training Required

With 890m of elevation gain, incorporate hill repeats 1-2x per week. Focus on both uphill power and controlled downhill running.

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Rain Likely

There's a 55% chance of rain on race day. Train in wet conditions. Use body glide to prevent chafing and consider a light hat with brim.

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Racing in Eastbourne

Arrive at least 2 days early to adjust. Eastbourne is in the europe timezone — factor in jet lag if traveling far.

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16-Week Training Plan

Your week-by-week plan with daily workouts, long runs, speed sessions, and taper schedule is coming soon.

Tailored for: 42.195km • Hilly • 12°C avg temp

🎨 Illustrated training guides coming soon

Fun, stylized illustrations to accompany each training phase

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