Real Life Happens
Missed weeks, illness, holidays and disrupted training don’t always fit neatly into a downloaded plan.
TheMarathon
Toolkit
Everything you Need to Train Smarter, Prepare Properly and Run your Best Marathon, Designed Specifically for Runners 35+.
Get the toolkit — $107 →
One payment — lifetime access
The marathon toolkit teaches you how to train
Training is More Than Miles
Pacing, strength, nutrition, recovery and mindset all influence your marathon preparation.
Learn how to make better decisions
Understand your training so you can adapt when things don’t go perfectly to plan.
A training plan tells you what to run
Real people, real results.
Ryan Fenix, 48
Ryan went from wondering whether he’d left it too late to run a marathon to completing Sydney at 48, finishing 16 minutes ahead of his original target and running a negative split.
Dawn Deaville
After having three children and struggling to find herself again, Dawn built from running around the block to completing her first marathon, while balancing training with work and family life.
Scott Couldrey, 42
Scott went from feeling overweight and unfit to losing three stone, rebuilding his fitness after a mini-stroke/TIA and completing his first marathon at Brighton at 42.
everything i’d want a runner to understand before training for a marathon
Everything you need. In one place
- Complete Marathon Toolkit
- First-Time Marathon Training Plan
- Get-Faster Marathon Training Plan
- Running Mindset Masterclass
- Speed Work Masterclass
- Strength Training Masterclass
- Race Management Masterclass
- Running Nutrition Resources
- Carb-Loading Guide
- In-Race Nutrition Guide
- Marathon-Specific Resources & Guidance
What You Will Learn
- Marathon Mindset — Build confidence, manage expectations and handle adversity
- Building Your Engine — Easy running, mileage, long runs, progression and recovery.
- Speed & Threshold — Understand where faster running fits into your marathon preparation.
- Strength Training — Build a stronger, more resilient runner’s body.
- Marathon Nutrition — Everyday nutrition, carbs, hydration, carb loading and race day fuelling.
- Race Preparation — Tapering, pacing, nutrition and creating your race plan.
i have run all of my marathons after the age of 35
i’m John, the founder of 12 Months to Marathon.
I’ve completed 16 marathons since turning 35, including twice breaking the three-hour marathon barrier.
I’ve also spent years coaching recreational runners with careers, families and responsibilities, people whose training has to fit around real life.
That’s why I created The Marathon toolkit.
It brings together what I’ve learned through my own running and coaching into one straightforward system designed specifically for runners 35+.
Is the Marathon Toolkit for you?
Get the toolkit here →- You’re preparing for your first marathon
- You’ve already run a marathon and want to improve
- You’re 35+ and want a smarter approach to training
- You have a plan but want to understand why you’re doing it
- You’re confused by conflicting running advice online
- You want expert guidance without committing to ongoing coaching
Your marathon doesn’t start on race day.
It starts with understanding how to prepare for it.
The Marathon Toolkit
- Complete programme
- Training plans
- Masterclasses
- Full resource library
One payment of $107 • Lifetime access
Get the toolkit — $107 →
Frequently asked questions
Is this suitable for my first marathon?
Yes. The TOOLKIT includes a First-Time Marathon Training Plan alongside the guidance you need to understand how to train, fuel, prepare and manage your marathon.
What if I’ve already run a marathon?
The TOOLKIT isn’t just for beginners. It includes a Get-Faster Marathon Training Plan plus guidance on speed work, strength, nutrition, mindset and race preparation to help you improve.
Is this personalised coaching?
No. The Marathon TOOLKIT is a self-paced programme designed to give you the knowledge, structure and resources to manage your own marathon preparation. If you want individual guidance, feedback and accountability, my coaching programme is the better option.
How do I access the toolkit?
Everything is hosted inside the Marathoners 35+ Skool community. You’ll create a free Skool account, join the community and unlock The Marathon TOOLKIT.
The TOOLKIT is hosted in the Marathoners 35+ Skool community.
You’ll need a free Skool account to access your purchase.
Ready to take the next step?
Get the toolkit — $107 →
One payment — lifetime access