Marathon

Two Oceans Marathon

Cape Town, South Africa April 42.195 km
Scenic Hilly Point to Point Coastal Bucket List Historic Large Competitive

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Apr 4, 2026

Training Plan: Two Oceans Marathon

Preparing for a marathon requires 16–20 weeks of structured training. This plan is specifically designed for the Two Oceans Marathon's hilly course in Cape Town.

🎯 Training Considerations for This Race

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Hill Training Required

With 1,087m of elevation gain, incorporate hill repeats 1-2x per week. Focus on both uphill power and controlled downhill running.

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Racing in Cape Town

Arrive at least 2 days early to adjust. Cape Town 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 • Hilly • 18°C avg temp

🎨 Illustrated training guides coming soon

Fun, stylized illustrations to accompany each training phase

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