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Marathon Program | Run Your FIRST 42km (Beginner)

Regular price R1,299.00
Description

Ready to take the leap and run your first marathon? Our 12-week program is here to guide you every step of the way!

This is a beginner marathon level program. This is the right program for you if you are 21KM fit and are comfortable with the half marathon race distance already.

And now you are ready to race your 1st Marathon. (This includes your 1st or one of your 1st marathons, or your 1st marathon after a year of not racing the marathon distance)

Join Nic Acampora, Running Coach and Biokineticist, from 'Making a Runner' podcast. 

Let's achieve this milestone together!

Program details
  • 12-Week Marathon Run Program
  • 6-Day Split: 4 Run workouts, 1 Beginner Strength Session, 1 Mobility
  • 4 run workouts: 1-2 quality runs | 2-3 easy runs a week  
  • Downloadable weekly eBook schedule
  • Online course structure with extra video content
  • Weekly course content on all things running from Nutrition, Hydration, Running Form, Race Day strategy, and much more!
  • Find your perfect pace with Pacing Charts, Training Zone Calculator and Race Calculator
  • Weekly activities to keep you on track to your goal
  • Video demonstrations of each strength exercise
  • Follow along warm up, running drill, cool down, and foam roll routines
What you'll discover

Effective Run Sessions: Four weekly runs, including speed sessions, easy runs, and endurance workouts, each designed to improve different aspects of your running.

Balanced Training: Strength sessions and mobility routines designed specifically for runners, to keep you feeling strong and injury-free.

Guided Learning: Weekly video content that unpacks 1-2 digestible topics each week from nutrition, hydration, running form, run sessions to race-day tips and strategy.

Find Your Perfect Pace: Pacing charts and training zone calculators to guide your progress.

Full Support: eBook Schedule and Online Course with video demonstrations, warm-ups, cool-downs, and stretches. As well as access to an online community forum of other runners with the same goal.

You'll have all the tools you need to succeed and cross the finish line feeling strong and confident!

Refunds & Returns

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Disclaimer

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Program Specs:

Program Duration
Experience Level
Strength Focus
Endurance
Speed
Marathon Program | Run Your FIRST 42km (Beginner)
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Marathon Program | Run Your FIRST 42km (Beginner)

MEET YOUR COACH
NIC ACAMPORA

Run Coach & Biokineticist

"As a passionate runner and coach, education is at the cornerstone of the work I do. These Burnt Run Programs are an extension of the work I have been doing with my clients for years and I am so excited for the journey ahead. Follow this plan and you will create the perfect environment for your running to thrive whilst constantly learning along the way." - Nic

Nic has been working as a run coach for several years having coached 100's of runners through his practice and running club. He is a Comrades silver medalist and sub 2h45 marathon runner. Lastly, he is the trusted personal coach to our co-founder, Andriana.

Click the play button to learn more about the program.

Your Next 12 Week Schedule

Here is what your next 12 weeks looks like:

Phase 1: Base training (weeks 1-3) & Deload (week 4)

Base Phase Content

Start building up your Aerobic Base and learn about Relevant Key Running Sessions.

Learn about educational topics like Training Zones, Running Nutrition and Hydration.


Phase 2: Build training (weeks 5-7) & Deload (week 8)

Build Phase Content

Build up your training with more targeted sessions. Here we will introduce quality sessions to work on speed.

Learn about Quality Run Sessions, why Strength Training improves your running, your Running Form, optimising your Recovery and more.


Phase 3: Race Specific training (weeks 9-11) & Taper + race day (week 12)

Specific Phase Content

You run schedule will build to prepare you for race day and taper just before so you are refreshed and ready to race.

We will take all the knowledge you have learnt in the last weeks and apply it to your Race Day Strategy.

KEY COURSE FEATURES

BONUS WEEKLY VIDEO LESSONS

Get weekly video lessons from coach Nic, covering all topics from Run Nutrition, Hydration, Running Form, Race Day Strategy and more.

Our weekly step by step approach will make the concepts much easier to grasp leading to long lasting improvements in your running.

WEEKLY STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES

Each week focuses on new topics and has dedicated activities in the online course for you to test in the week.

This structure will keep you on track towards your goal and hold you accountable when you need extra motivation.

TARGETED RUN SESSIONS

The variety of run sessions will help make you a well-rounded runner, as well as help you become stronger and fitter. 

Each of these workout types provide different benefits in terms of increasing endurance, speed and strength.

RUNNER SPECIFIC CROSS TRAINING

Supplementary work is the secret sauce that elevates your running game to new heights.

By integrating targeted strength training, and mobility exercises into your routine, you enhance your performance, resilience, and overall enjoyment of the sport.

100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

We're so confident in our program that we will refund you if you do not reach your goal by the end of the 12 Weeks!

T&C's APPLY: To qualify for a refund you must have completed the full 12 Week program. See full T&C's here.

MARATHON PROGRAM

ABOUT: RUN YOUR FIRST

WHAT WILL YOU ACHIEVE?

This program will guide you to:

  • Improve as a runner
  • Avoid injury
  • Take the guesswork out of your training
  • Personalise your run goals
  • Learn the value of cross-training both mobility and strength
  • Find and stay motivated

Ultimately, it will help you get that incredible sense of achievement that comes from reaching a personal goal that you have set for yourself.


WHAT EXPERIENCE LEVEL IS THE PROGRAM SUITED TO?

While this is a beginner marathon program - it is NOT a beginner run program.

The Run your First 42KM is for you if you:

  • Are 21KM fit and are comfortable with the half marathon racing distance.
  • This program is not ONLY for your first marathon, this program is also suited for your first couple of marathon races as well as if you haven't run a marathon in over a year or are not wanting to train as intensely as the advance program.

*NOTE: We recommend being 21km fit before starting the Run your First Marathon. If you are not 21k fit yet, you can either start with one of our half marathon programs or you can add extra weeks to your training before you start the program. In these weeks leading up to the program, add in 2-3 slow runs a week. Start with around 45-60 minutes a session and build as your fitness increases.


WHAT WILL YOU GET?

12 Week Training Plan with:

  • Weekly Run sessions (4) & Supplementary Workouts (2)

PLUS Extra Education, per week, you will be focusing on:

  • 1-2 Running Educational Topics
  • 1-2 Tasks that will significantly benefit your training

TRAINING STRUCTURE & TIME COMMITMENT

The Run Your First program is a 6 day split:

Per week, you will be doing:

  • 4 Runs, each with a different focus/intention (1-2 of these run sessions will be your quality sessions like speed and endurance)
  • 1 Additional Strength Workout (+-40 mins)
  • 1 Additional Mobility Session (+-20 mins)

The Run sessions time depends on the type of session as well as the week.

The Run your first program starts out with sessions of 45 and 60 mins easy runs and 18km endurance runs. Both the distance and time builds throughout the program.


WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
  • Running shoes and clothes 
  • A mat and foam roller for the mobility sessions 
  • A mat, bench, foam roller and weights for the strength sessions (access to a gym is preferable but not necessary)

Optional:

A training watch is very helpful in tracking your progress, however it is not necessary for this program 


CAN I STILL DO OTHER TRAINING WHILE COMPLETING THE PROGRAM?

This program has been structured as a balanced program and includes strength and mobility sessions which have been specifically designed for runners to complement your training. 

The Run Your First program is a 6 day split: 4 Run sessions, 1 Strength, 1 Mobility a week 

While we recommend completing all the supplementary sessions each week, should you have some other style of cross training you would like to do you can switch around the days or substitute one of the supplementary sessions. 


WHAT BONUSES WILL I GET WITH THE PROGRAM?

This program is packed with bonus educational content such as weekly lessons with written and video content to improve your running.

You will have a pacing chart to always know what level to run your run sessions at and be able to calculate your pacing zones and race time with our online pace calculators.


HOW YOU ACCESS AND DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM

This program is an online course, therefore most of the program will be hosted online in your Burnt Studios Account. Just click on the profile icon at the top right of the page to log in to your account. 

Online you will be able to access your lessons, watch educational videos as well as engage in the community forum. 

You weekly Run schedule will be available each week to download. 

Customer Reviews

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Leanne Banks

I'm 5 weeks in to the 12 week program and I'm so stoked with the sessions. Having a well-structured program, and the vlogs explaining the rationale and science behind the sessions, has enhanced my discipline and desire to follow a program, trusting that this will give me the best outcome.

The community notice board has been helpful, and Nic has been responsive to questions and queries. It's good to see that other runners have the same or similar questions.

10/10 recommend!

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Gina Mazzoni
Programme designed by one of the best Running Coaches

A programme… that covers all important information. Very informative, amazing content of videos and designed by a professional running coach*****

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Bridget
Burnt Run Your First Full Marathon

I’m currently in Week 2 of the Burnt running program, and I must say, it’s truly comprehensive and informative. I've learned so much about running—and, ultimately, about myself—through this journey. As someone who thrives on routine and structure, this program is everything I need and more. I'm feeling good, feeling strong, and I’m extremely impressed with the thoughtful design that has gone into this program. It doesn’t just tell you what to do; it personalizes the experience. From rating your runs to writing journal entries at the end of each week, it ensures you are engaged and reflective. Overall, it’s the ultimate program for anyone looking to improve their running and self-awareness. Highly recommended!