What's my new running challenge? | Run4Adventure - Run4Adventure

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of “What’s my new running challenge?” from Run4Adventure. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the new marathon‑focused training plan today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

The channel is shifting from trail/ultra focus to a road marathon goal: the Manchester Marathon on 7 April 2019.
The ultimate aim is to earn England Masters Marathon qualification (top‑5 in age group) and later chase the England vest at the Chester Marathon.
To hit a competitive marathon time (around sub‑3 hrs for a top‑5 age‑group finish), the plan will include club runs, structured track sessions, and regular long runs.
Re‑joining a local running club is highlighted as a way to get faster training partners, accountability, and race‑day support.
Expect regular content covering training sessions, nutrition, build‑up races, and race‑day logistics.

Workout Example (sample weekly structure)

Monday – Easy recovery run (6‑8 km at comfortable pace) Tuesday – Track interval session: 8 × 400 m fast (≈5K race pace) with 200 m jog recovery Wednesday – Rest or cross‑training (bike, swim, strength) Thursday – Tempo run: 10 km at marathon‑goal pace (≈4:15 min/km) Friday – Easy club run (7‑10 km) with fellow runners for pacing practice Saturday – Long run building up to 30 km, starting easy then finishing the last 5 km at goal marathon pace Sunday – Rest or light active recovery (walk, yoga)

Adjust distances and paces to match your current fitness and use the Pacing app to customise the workouts to your own target times.

Closing Note

Give this marathon‑focused plan a try and tweak the paces to suit your own goals. Follow the journey on Run4Adventure for more tips, and remember you can always customize the workouts in the Pacing app. Happy training and see you at the finish line!