TRAINING FOR BRIGHTON MARATHON - WEEK 1 - VAPORFLY or ADIOS PRO 3? - SHOES, SESSIONS & SCHEDULE - EDDBUD

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of TRAINING FOR BRIGHTON MARATHON - WEEK 1 from EDDBUD. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

Build a solid base with 8‑minute‑per‑mile easy runs and keep heart‑rate in a moderate zone.
Add speed work with short jog recoveries to boost leg speed and confidence. This week’s session was 10 × 400 m reps at a sub‑6 min/mi pace (about 5K pace). To learn more about how to structure these sessions, check out our guide on Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time.
Be flexible: adjust pace or mileage when wind or conditions are harsh; use a more cushioned shoe (Adios Pro 3) for long runs and a lighter shoe (Vaporfly) for fast reps.
Weekly total: ~40 mi (64.8 km) with 5 h 30 min of running and 1 916 ft elevation.

Workout Example (Wednesday):

Warm‑up: 1‑2 mi easy jog.
Main set: 10 × 400 m at 5K pace (under 6 min/mi) with 90 sec jog recovery between each rep. This is a classic session for building speed and endurance. For a deeper dive into different types of workouts, explore our guide to Mastering Interval Training: Science-Backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them.
Cool‑down: 2‑3 mi easy at about 7:20 min/mi.
Optional: Finish with a couple of miles at 7:30 min/mi to feel the contrast.

Weekly Snapshot:

Mon: Rest (travel).
Tue: 7 mi easy @ ~8 min/mi (moderate HR).
Wed: 7.1 mi including the 10 × 400 m speed set.
Thu: 8‑10 min/mi base miles (weather‑adjusted).
Fri: 30‑min easy (≈3.75 mi).
Sat: Easy 5 K (sludge‑y conditions, use firmer shoe).
Sun: Long run 14 mi easy @ ~7:20 min/mi, HR 129 bpm, sprinkle in a few faster sections.

Next Week Preview:

Aim for a similar mileage total, extending the long run to ~15 mi. Adding a fart‑lek on Wednesday and some marathon‑pace segments will introduce more pace variety. This kind of strategic speed play is crucial for race day, whether you’re running a marathon or a shorter distance. You can learn more about developing these race-specific skills in our guide to Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance.

Closing Note: Give this week’s mix of easy miles, speed work, and flexible pacing a try, and feel free to tweak the paces in the Pacing app to suit your own fitness. Good luck, and enjoy the journey to Brighton! 🚀