Your personalised marathon training plan
With head coach - Mike Gratton
Welcome to your personalised marathon plan. The team at Coach the Run are here to help you achieve your goals with bespoke marathon coaching.
Gain exclusive access to London Marathon winner, Mike Gratton, who will create a marathon plan, tailored just for you.

A training plan just for you
How does the Coach the Run personalised marathon training plan work?
The benefits of a personalised plan:
- Step 1 – Simply sign up for just £75!
- Step 2 – Complete your pre-questionnaire to enable Mike to understand your running goals, motivation, fitness and lifestyle.
- Step 3 – Chat with Mike our head coach, online for an hour to delve into your unique race day requirements.
- Step 4 – Receive your custom marathon training plan designed personally by Mike.
- Step 5 – Use your bonus follow-up email at any time to ask Mike a question. At the end of the plan, you’ll be marathon-ready – so lace up and have the time of your life!
- Improve your running strength and performance
- Mentally and physically prepare to run 26.2 miles
- Finish your marathon with an immense sense of accomplishment!
- You’re supported by a London Marathon winner and an experienced qualified coach
- You have a marathon plan that’s handcrafted to suit your fitness level and personal needs
- You’re on the road to reaching your best form and achieving your running goals!
Meet our head coach
About Mike Gratton
In the world of long-distance running, Mike Gratton is a name synonymous with dedication, passion, and achievement.
As an elite runner who won the 1983 London Marathon (2hrs 9mins) and a Commonwealth Games bronze medal, his story will inspire athletes and sports enthusiasts alike.
Mike is a certified Running Coach with UK Athletics qualification (CiRF).
Why purchase a bespoke marathon training plan?
Whether you are…
- Aiming for a personal best
- Transitioning from another sport
- Seeking a midlife challenge
- Tackling your first marathon
- Wanting to avoid injury
- Looking to stay strong during menopause
- Striving to improve on your previous marathon time
- Unable to hit target marathon pace
- Pursuing better overall health and wellbeing…
…a personalised marathon plan and training strategy tailored to you will ensure you’re race-ready.
Find your best form with coach Mike
Want a little more individual support with your marathon training programme?
Check out our Run Your Best Race membership, which includes unlimited questions for Mike, access to our online runner’s community and exclusive discounts.