Marathon Coaching UK | Expert Training Plans & Guidance | Runners Route

Expert marathon coaching by 2:17 marathoner Martin Williams. Bespoke training plans for London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, and all major UK and international marathons. Coaching for sub-3, sub-3:30, sub-4, and first-time marathon goals.

Marathon Coaching Packages

Fully personalised marathon training plans built around your current fitness, race target, schedule, and life commitments. Every session has a clear physiological purpose — no junk miles, no recycled generic plans.

  • Full Marathon Coaching — 16-24 week programme from base building through race taper. Weekly plan adjustments and direct coach access.
  • Sub-3 Hour Marathon — Structured programme for experienced runners targeting the sub-3 barrier.
  • First Marathon — Complete first-timer preparation: injury prevention, pacing strategy, nutrition, and race-day confidence.
  • Spring Marathon (London/Manchester) — Targeted preparation for the major UK spring marathon races.

About Your Coach

Martin Williams is an Ex-Great Britain International marathon runner with a personal best of 2:17:36. He has won the Edinburgh Marathon, is a Scottish Marathon Champion, and competed at the Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010) and European Championships (Barcelona 2010). He is an England Athletics Licensed Running Coach and ITEC Qualified Sports Therapist based in Sedgley, West Midlands.

Marathon Coaching Results

"In just one 12-week plan, I ran massive PBs, smashing sub-17 minutes for 5km and breaking 36 minutes for 10km at Telford. These are milestones I genuinely wasn't sure I'd reach."

— Roy C

"With his running coaching support, I hit goals I honestly didn't think were possible — a sub-19 minute 5k and a sub-39 minute 10k within less than a year of starting training!"

— Clare Hollis