YOU'VE ENTERED THE GOLD COAST MARATHON… NOW WHAT? | 30-WEEK GAME PLAN WITH BENITA WILLIS
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If you’ve just signed up for the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon – welcome to the club, legends!
Courtney and Liam are back with Gold Coast Marathon ambassador and Aussie distance great Benita Willis from Lace Up Running to answer the big question: “I’ve entered… now what?”
30 weeks out, we cover:
Why you should NOT be in marathon shape by April
How to break your build into phases: 5K/10K/half now, marathon block later
Walk–jog plans and base building for absolute beginners
Long runs by time, not distance (and why 90 mins is plenty for now)
Strength work, summer training, Christmas parties and not cooking yourself in December
T100 10K on the Gold Coast in March is the perfect test event in your preparation - enter here
Hit play, take a breath, and lock in a smart 30-week game plan – not a hero December.
Contact Benita for training support at Lace Up Running
Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcast
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Liam on Strava
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