Ransacker

Over the next few weeks and months we will be adding various FREE training programs written by industry experts to help you get the most from your training. Currently we feature training plans for the marathon, 1/2 marathon, 10km and the Octathlon (a gym based circuit). However we are continually on the quest for training information so please email us at info@ransacker.co.uk if you have any requests or ideas.

If you need any help choosing fotwear to accompany your training and the big day please visit our running shoe advice page.

MARATHON ADVICE AND PLANS

Marathon expert Graeme Hilditch from the Marathon Consultancy and FITFAQ’s has kindly agreed to provide us with his excellent Marathon Training Guide and 2 x 16 Week Programs.

• Marathon Training Guide
• 16 Week Beginners Marathon Training Program
• 16 Week Advanced Marathon Training Program

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HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLANS
In response to several comments on our blog one of our most keen bloggers, Kirk, has created two easy to follow training plans for people wishing to run a half-marathon distance. For what Kirk lacks in running qualifications he more than makes up for in experience and enthusiasm. If you have any questions or comments Kirk would be more than pleased to hear them.

• Beginners Half-Marathon Training Plan

Our resident marathon expert Graeme Hilditch has also provided us with some intermediate and beginners half marathon plans.

• Beginners Half-Marathon Training Plan
• Intermediate Half-Marathon Training Plan

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10KM TRAINING PLANS

He is at it again! Graeme Hilditch has given us two 10km training plans for beginners and intermediate runners.

• Beginners 10km Training Plan
• Intermediate 10km Training Plan

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OCTATHALON TRAINING PLANS

What is an Octathalon?  The Octathalon is a race over eight gym exercises and has evolved from out of 12 years of gym competitions of all sorts in the UK, of which the pinnacle has now become the Octathalon Cup. The Octathalon Cup has been running since 2005. The Octathalon has three difference courses, all with the same eight exercises but with different amounts of weights distances and repetitions. To find out more please click here.

• Octathlon Taster Session Overview
• Cardio Blast Introduction
• Step It Up 2 Introduction
• Changing The Pace Introduction
• Pedal Power Introduction