SPRING MARATHON WORKSHOP

HOW TO RUN YOUR BEST (OR FIRST) MARATHON

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Have you signed up to London, Brighton, Paris, Edinburgh, or any other spring marathon in 2026? Come along to find out how to run your best race!

DATE: Friday, 09 January

TIME: Talk starts at 7 pm. Arrive from 6:30 pm to grab a drink from the bar!

WHERE: London City Runners clubhouse, 130 Druid Street SE1 2HH

COST: £12 (includes entry to the prize draw)

This workshop will cover everything you need to know as you start your marathon preparation. We’ll discuss the following topics and more:

  • What makes up an effective marathon plan

  • Strength training for runners

  • Fuelling and nutrition

  • Race day strategy

The workshop is led by two experienced UKA qualified running coaches, Richard Coates and Natascha Starr. Scroll down below the booking calendar to meet them!

The cost of your ticket also includes entry into the prize draw at the end of the event, where you’ll have the opportunity to win a custom marathon plan from Richard and a 1:1 coaching session with Natascha, among other prizes.

We anticipate that the event will end around 8:30 - 9 pm.

Please note that tickets are not refundable.

BOOKING SYSTEM

Please navigate to Friday, 09 January in the booking calendar and follow the prompts on Team Up to register for the event.

Meet Your Speakers

  • Richard Coates

    Running has always been a loyal companion in Richard’s life whether it’s via his own running adventures or coaching and inspiring others. He’s been running since his teens racing all distances up to multi day mountain ultras. Whilst he might not be as fast as in his younger years, he can still mix it whilst enjoying the personal challenge of mountain ultra-marathons with the camaraderie that they bring.

    ​Richard is an experienced and very friendly UKA coach who’s been coaching runners of all abilities for 15 years, working remotely or face to face in London. He also runs training camps in the Algarve and the UK. Outside of coaching, Richard helps run his own gym in Battersea and helps / mentors a variety of young businesses to successfully develop.

  • Natascha Starr

    Natascha first started running as a teen on her high school cross country team. Since then, she has run numerous races from the mile to the ultramarathon, on both road and trail. She has run several marathons, including London and Berlin. Her love for the sport led her to qualify as a UKA running coach, and she’s been coaching runners of all abilities for over five years.

    She coaches both remotely and face-to-face in London, and also works as an ambassador for Salomon. Her aim is to spread the love of running to as many people as possible!

    You can find her (and Rich) at Southwark Park Track coaching intervals every Wednesday evening.