Marathon Coaching

Tempted by a marathon?

Do you need support and guidance to get you there? At ForgetTheGym, that’s exactly what we love to do. We want everyone to feel the buzz of crossing their first marathon finishline, and help experienced marathon runners improve. Our marathon programmes are led by Irish Times Running Coach Mary who has completed more than 45 marathons and ultra marathons so has made all the mistakes and learnt all the lessons at this stage. Since 2007 she has coached runners of all fitness levels to complete and enjoy the marathon.

Read reviews of the marathon programme : What our previous students had to say

We are so proud and honoured to be part of so many marathon stories.

For all you early birds, you can now preregister for 2019!

For Dublin Marathon 2019, we have 3 options for you :

First Timers Programme – €160 – Sign up
Improvers Programme – €160 – Sign up
Marathon Club – €95 – Sign up

First Time Marathoner

First Time Marathoner Programme is open to Men and Women who wish to train for their first marathon (and can now run 10k).

What’s included :

2 Evening Workshops providing expert advice (details below)
Detailed Training Plans and Training Logs
Weekly videos and emails
Online support over the 16 weeks
Marathon Training Forum and community
Race Day Support (at Dublin Marathon)
Informal meetups for weekend long runs
Discounts on all other ForgetTheGym Workshops
Access to Online Database of Running Articles, Videos and Marathon Tips
Discounts on running gear and sports massages from our partners
SIGN UP: First Time Marathoner – €160

FirstTimers Workshops	What is covered	Workshop Dates
Workshop 1: Get Started and Build the long runs	Goal setting and Planning Structure your training What to expect in marathon Injury prevention Motivation Running Gadgets Tackling the Long Run Nutrition and Hydration Mental Training Strength and Flexibility Core Training	Thurs 20th Jun Clayton Hotel, Dublin Docklands 6.30pm – 9.30pm
All Summer Long :	Online Support Facebook Forum Weekly Videos and Tips Meetups for long runs Training plan support Camaraderie and group support	Keeping you motivated all summer long
Workshop 2: The Final Countdown	How to Taper correctly Your last long run Managing Anxiety Race Psychology The Final Weeks – Nutrition What to expect on race day Avoiding Race Day Mistakes Avoiding the dreaded WALL	Thurs 26th Sep Clayton Hotel, Dublin Docklands 6.30pm – 9.30pm

FirstTimers Workshops

What is covered

Workshop Dates

Workshop 1: Get Started and Build the long runs

Goal setting and Planning
Structure your training
What to expect in marathon
Injury prevention
Motivation
Running Gadgets
Tackling the Long Run
Nutrition and Hydration
Mental Training
Strength and Flexibility
Core Training

Thurs 20th Jun

Clayton Hotel, Dublin Docklands

6.30pm – 9.30pm

All Summer Long :

Online Support
Facebook Forum
Weekly Videos and Tips
Meetups for long runs
Training plan support
Camaraderie and group support

Keeping you motivated all summer long

Workshop 2: The Final Countdown

How to Taper correctly
Your last long run
Managing Anxiety
Race Psychology
The Final Weeks – Nutrition
What to expect on race day
Avoiding Race Day Mistakes
Avoiding the dreaded WALL

Thurs 26th Sep

Clayton Hotel, Dublin Docklands

6.30pm – 9.30pm

Improver Marathoner

Improve your Marathon Programme is open to Men and Women who have completed at least 1 marathon – however slowly. We build on your experience and offer you all the tips and support to help you get more out of your training and improve your marathon performance.

What’s included :

2 Evening Workshops providing expert advice (details below)
Detailed Training Plans and Training Logs
Weekly videos and emails
Online support over the 16 weeks
Marathon Training Forum and community
Race Day Support (at Dublin Marathon)
Informal meetups for weekend long runs
Discounts on all other ForgetTheGym Workshops
Access to Online Database of Running Articles, Videos and Marathon Tips
Discounts on running gear and sports massages from our partners
Sign Up: Improver Marathoner – Price €160

Improvers Workshop	What is covered	Workshop Dates
Workshop 1: Getting focused	Goal setting and Planning Structure your training Lessons learnt from last time Injury prevention Sports Psychology Motivation Improving Speed Injury Prevention Strength Training	Thurs 27th Jun Clayton Hotel, Dublin Docklands 6.30pm – 9.30pm
All Summer Long : Keeping you motivated	Online Support Facebook Forum Weekly Videos and Tips Meetups for long runs Training plan support Camaraderie and group support	All summer long
Workshop 2: Race Day Preparation	Running Technique Race Day Preparation Mental Training Cadence and Foot Strike Technique Tips Recovery Strategies Managing Anxiety Tapering Tips Race day strategy	Thurs 3rd Oct Clayton Hotel, Dublin Docklands 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Improvers Workshop

What is covered

Workshop Dates

Workshop 1: Getting focused

Goal setting and Planning
Structure your training
Lessons learnt from last time
Injury prevention
Sports Psychology
Motivation
Improving Speed
Injury Prevention
Strength Training

Thurs 27th Jun

Clayton Hotel, Dublin Docklands

6.30pm – 9.30pm

All Summer Long : Keeping you motivated

Online Support
Facebook Forum
Weekly Videos and Tips
Meetups for long runs
Training plan support
Camaraderie and group support

All summer long

Workshop 2: Race Day Preparation

Running Technique
Race Day Preparation
Mental Training
Cadence and Foot Strike
Technique Tips
Recovery Strategies
Managing Anxiety
Tapering Tips
Race day strategy

Thurs 3rd Oct

Clayton Hotel, Dublin Docklands

6.30pm – 9.30pm

Marathon Club

FTG Marathon Club is open to Men and Women who have completed at least 2 marathons with ForgetTheGym. The only difference between this option and the improvers programme is that you will not attend workshops in this Programme.

As part of the Marathon Club, you will receive our weekly emails, videos and usual support in the buildup to Dublin Marathon. Your training plan is reviewed by Mary, who is also available for online support, any questions (and dramas) over the buildup. You will also avail of the discounts from our partners.

SIGN UP to our Marathon Club.

Marathon Success Stories

This is Jill at the finish line, yes, the finish of the marathon…

Doesnt she look great!

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“My aim was to complete a marathon before my 50th birthday last year. I finished it in 4 hours and 26 minutes but what blew me away was how much I enjoyed it and how happy I was doing it plus the friends in the ForgetTheGym group I made along the way. You had me so well prepared mentally, physically and nutritionally that my second half was faster than my first. It has given me a confidence within myself that no matter what hits me that if I can do a marathon I can do anything and I think it definitely helped me recover and want to return after my bike accident last year. Thank you again so much feel free to share the photo and the email with any would be marathoners about to start their amazing adventure” Jill.