Coaching

Coaching programmes for 2024...

Updated 11th Jan 2024.

The training programmes are tailored for each individual and require feedback on a weekly basis. The standard programmes are 18-weeks for a full marathon and 14-weeks for a half-marathon or 10-mile road race. If you feel that you would like more time to prepare then let me know.

If interested, email: johndesmondrunning AT gmail DOT com

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Summer 2024...

Cork City Marathon & Half-Marathon... 2nd June 2024

  • 18-week marathon & half-marathon programme - Starts 29th Jan 2024 - €135
  • 16-week half-marathon programme - Starts 12th Feb 2024 - €120
  • 14-week half-marathon programme - Starts 26th Feb 2024 - €105
Earlier start dates possible. Similar programmes for other events.

Summer 2024 Marathon, Half-Marathon or 10-mile

  • 20-week programme - €150
  • 18-week marathon programme - €135
  • 16-week half or 10m programme - €120
  • 14-week half or 10m programme - €105
Earlier start dates possible. Similar programmes for other events.

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Autumn 2024...

Dublin City Marathon...27th Oct 2024
  • 18-week marathon programme - Starts 24th June 2024 - €135

Autumn 2024 Half-Marathon
  • 16-week half or 10m programme - €120
  • 14-week half or 10m programme - €105

Earlier start dates possible.

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Ongoing...

I also have 12-week & 24-week programmes for anyone who would like to improve their overall fitness and race times.

  • 12-week programme - €90
  • 24-week programme - €180

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If interested, email: johndesmondrunning AT gmail DOT com

Please note that each training plan is tailored for each individual person, it's not a generic one-size fits all plan. The plan adapts according to the progress being made.

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How it works...

a) You'll have to answer questions initially so that a suitable programme can drawn up. This will be based on your current training and experience and how much time you have available. It's a plan designed to suit your life and work schedule as opposed to the other way around.

b) Every week, you'll be sent a weekly plan to follow.

c) You'll also have to provide feedback every weekend and the following weeks plan will be based on this.


d) You really do have to follow the plan. There is no point dipping in and out of the plan or be off doing something else every weekend when you're supposed to be doing a long run. The plan can be adapted to accommodate the occasional race but they must be occasional.

If interested, email: johndesmondrunning AT gmail DOT com