How Phil ran the toughest marathon in England

12 May 2020

Phil began running to improve his fitness, but increasing his training too quickly led to uncomfortable shins and calves. A Runner’s MOT highlighted priorities in strength, technique and mobility.

He progressed to a comfortable 10K, then completed a half marathon. With Beachy Head Marathon as his next goal, we created a plan around his work, family life and travel.

The plan balanced hill training, pacing, fuelling and recovery. Phil arrived rested, followed his race plan and finished the famously tough course in just under five hours.