Marathon

Lagos City Marathon

Lagos, Nigeria February 42.195 km
Flat Fast Urban Coastal Loop Large Competitive Community

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Feb 1, 2026

Training Plan: Lagos City Marathon

Preparing for a marathon requires 16–20 weeks of structured training. This plan is specifically designed for the Lagos City Marathon's flat course in Lagos.

🎯 Training Considerations for This Race

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Speed-Friendly Course

The flat profile (only 45m gain) makes this ideal for a personal best. Include tempo runs and race-pace sessions.

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Heat Preparation

Average race-day temperature is 28°C. Train in similar conditions when possible. Plan extra hydration and consider an earlier start pace.

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Racing in Lagos

Arrive at least 2 days early to adjust. Lagos is in the africa 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 • Flat • 28°C avg temp

🎨 Illustrated training guides coming soon

Fun, stylized illustrations to accompany each training phase

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