April Newsletter- Marathon Edition

Written By katie bingle

April Newsletter: Marathon Season Is Here

After 16–20 weeks of training, the race that once felt a lifetime away is finally here.

And if you’re being honest, your mind might be racing just as much as your legs will soon be. The little niggles feel louder. You’re second-guessing the weather, your fuelling, your pacing plan. You’re wondering: Will I hit my goal time?

This is completely normal. Welcome to marathon week… and yes, even the pros feel it. We call it maranoia for a reason.

But before you get too caught up in the noise, take a moment to zoom out.

Think about what you’ve already done.

All the early mornings and long runs.
The sessions you didn’t feel like doing—but did anyway.
The races along the way where you surprised yourself with new PBs.
Maybe you joined a new run club, found your people, and became part of something bigger.
You’ve built habits, routines, and resilience.
You’ve dialled in your fuelling.
You’ve committed to strength & conditioning and now feel stronger than ever.
You’ve learned, adapted, and been inspired by others around you.

That’s not small. That’s everything.

The marathon? It’s just the icing on the cake.

Marathon Week: Keep It Simple

With race day approaching, your goal now is not to gain fitness—it’s to remove stress and execute what you already know.

Here are a few key reminders to keep you grounded and prepared:

1. Practice What You’ve Planned
Stick to what’s worked in training. Your race-day routine, fuelling the night before and morning of, even your kit—none of this should be new.

2. Lay It All Out Early
The day before, get everything ready:

  • Race kit (tried and tested only)

  • Shoes

  • Bib + pins

  • Watch + charger
    Eliminate decisions on race morning.

3. Pack Your Marathon Bag
Think beyond the finish line:

  • Extra fuel

  • Fluids

  • Tissues (trust us)

  • Warm throwaway layers for the start

  • Snacks for after

  • Spare clothes

  • Baby wipes

  • Recovery shoes

  • Phone + anything else you’ll want post-race

4. Plan the Logistics
Know your route to the start, your wave time, and where you’ll meet friends or family after. The fewer unknowns, the calmer you’ll feel.

Race Strategy: Control What You Can

Set A, B, and C Goals
Give yourself a performance range. Not every mile will be perfect, and that’s okay.

Run the Effort, Not Just the Pace
GPS can drop—especially in busy races. Know your 5K splits and stay tuned into how you feel.

Expect the Unexpected
Weather changes. Crowds surge. Legs fluctuate. Stay flexible and composed.

Don’t Miss the Experience

This isn’t just a race—it’s an event.

Soak it in.

Visit the expo.
Join a shakeout run.
Chat with other runners—you’re all part of the same story this week.

And on race day itself: be present.

Look around.
Feel the atmosphere.
Acknowledge the work you’ve put in.

You’ve earned your place on that start line.

Final Thought

Whatever happens on race day, it does not define your training block.

You’ve already achieved something significant.

Now go out there, trust yourself, and enjoy it.

We’re rooting for you every step of the way.

Not Running a Marathon? Or Just Finished One? We’ve Got You Covered

Whether you’re not racing this spring, or you’re coming off the back of a big marathon effort—this is your time to reset, reconnect, and enjoy running without the pressure.

And we’ve got some exciting events lined up to keep you moving and part of the community…

📅 7th May – Community Run Night

We’re hosting a relaxed 5K and 7K social run in collaboration with Kerrera.

Expect:

  • Free pizza 🍕

  • Tenzing drinks to refuel

  • Good vibes and great people

  • Exclusive discount codes for our coaching and training plans

This is the perfect way to ease back into running post-marathon, or just enjoy a fun, social evening with no pressure on pace.

🥐 23rd May – Gail’s Run

Our next Gail’s run is locked in.

Join us for:

  • A social run (all abilities welcome)

  • Free pastry at the end (well earned)

  • A chance to catch up with the community

Simple, social, and always a highlight of the month.

June – Parklife Picnic

We’re already looking ahead to June, where we’ll be celebrating a full year of this incredible community.

Think:

  • Games

  • Food

  • Good energy

  • A chance to reflect on everything we’ve built together

More details coming soon—but trust us, you won’t want to miss this one.

Help Us Shape What’s Next

This community is growing fast—and we’re loving every second of it.

We’re planning more run clubs and events over the summer, and we want to hear from you:

  • What kind of runs do you want?

  • More trails? More socials? Structured sessions?

  • Different locations?

Let us know—this is your community as much as it is ours.

Looking Ahead

While some of you are just getting started, others are already eyeing what’s next…

  • Autumn marathon season is closer than you think

  • Summer is the perfect time to build speed over 5K–10K

  • Or maybe you’re ready to properly chase that next PB

Whatever your goal, we’re here to help you get there—with the structure, support, and community to back it up.

No matter where you’re at right now—resting, rebuilding, or chasing something new—keep showing up.

We’ll be right there with you.

katie bingle
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