Coaching

Coaching programmes for 2025...

Updated 22nd Oct 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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Dungarvan 10-mile... 2nd February 2025

• 14-week 10-mile programme - Starts 28th Oct 2024 - €105

Summer 2025...

Cork City Marathon & Half-Marathon... 1st June 2025

• 18-week marathon & half-marathon programme - Starts 27th Jan 2025 - €135
• 16-week half-marathon programme - Starts 10th Feb 2025 - €120
• 14-week half-marathon programme - Starts 24th Feb 2025 - €105

Earlier start dates possible. Similar programmes for other events.

Summer 2025 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 2025...

Dublin City Marathon...26th Oct 2025

• 18-week marathon programme - Starts 23rd June 2025 - €135

Autumn 2025 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