Race-specific coaching

Berlin Marathon Coach

Six men's world records have been set in Berlin. The course is flat, the pacing is honest, and the right plan converts.

Flat course strategy

No coasting on hills means metronomic pacing for 26.2 miles. We train evenness of effort, not just average pace.

September-specific peaking

A late-September race means peaking through August heat. We build heat acclimation in.

European travel & fuel

Jet lag, unfamiliar fueling at aid stations, and time-zone-shifted nutrition. We plan for race-week travel.

Recommended plan

Start here: Marathon Build — 16 Weeks

Sub-3:30 to sub-4:00 marathon build. VDOT-paced workouts, MP blocks, race-specific long runs.

Marathon Build — 16 Weeks

Sub-3:30 to sub-4:00 marathon build. VDOT-paced workouts, MP blocks, race-specific long runs.

$17916 weeks · 6–9h/wk
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How fast is Berlin actually?+

Most athletes run 1–3% faster on Berlin than on a hillier home race, if pacing is honest.

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