Ultimate Running Course Bundle

The ultimate package of all our training courses and plans - everything you'll need for all your running goals.

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The Ultimate Runner Bundle is a discounted bundle of our 4 best-selling running courses:

It might sound insane, but thousands of runners have sat where you probably are right now.

You've likely got your heart set on a new race or goal distance, but don't quite know where to start in your run training.

Maybe you feel you're running random miles and your training lacks structure.

Maybe you aren't seeing any results despite putting in real effort.

Maybe you struggle with motivation and mindset.

Maybe you feel you can't unlock the nutrition regime needed to fuel your workouts.

Maybe the threat of injury - past or future - looms over you.

Maybe . . . you're just a bit lost and need some help.


 

We've bundled our 4 bestselling running courses in one place, at a discounted rate.

Sign up now to get access to over 16 hours of exclusive video content and loads of additional downloadable guides:

The Half Marathon Masterclass

The Marathon Training Masterclass

The Ultrarunner's Playbook

The Mindset and Motivation Challenge

"Following the Marathon Handbook method has significantly helped me become a better and more knowledgeable runner . . . the steep hills galore in my recent Half Marathon proved that! I placed 3rd in my age group and 23rd female out of 126 overall!"

- Rachel Matson, Waco Half Marathon

What's Included In Each Course?


The Half Marathon Masterclass

12 Modules of Video Training and downloadable material that will make you half marathon ready!

Over 5+ hours of exclusive video walkthroughs and tutorials with a professional UESCA-certified running coach!

Sit back, watch, take notes, and learn the training techniques and strategies that half marathon runners need to know to optimise their training and bag their best result on race day!

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Meet Juan from Buenos Aires, who smashed his own expectations and bagged a sub 2 hour half marathon!



"Hi Thomas, I want to thank you for your Half Marathon masterclass. I loved it. It gave me the confidence to even try to train for the half marathon.

I followed your plan to run the Virtual NY Half Marathon. For 8 years I couldn't run, and with your help, I finished my half marathon in less than 2 hours."

The Marathon Training Masterclass

Our original - and now expanded - flagship course!


I developed the Marathon Training Masterclass to distill the years of experience I'd gained in running marathons and coaching others into one place.

Whether you're preparing for your first-ever marathon or looking to set a new PR, I walk you through the building blocks of your marathon training and get you ready for race day.

We get into the weeds with everything from . . .

goal-setting to training modalities,

pace recommendations,

how to train optimally,

nutrition and hydration,

injury prevention,

gear recommendations,

how to strength/cross-train,

as well as practical advice for the taper period,

what to do if and when you have a setback,

and then strategies for race day itself - and beyond.

The course includes over 5 hours of exclusive video tutorials (not available anywhere else), oodles of extra bonus downloadables, and a dedicated module on How To Break the Sub 4-Hr Barrier.

Our flagship marathon course has now been used by hundreds of marathon runners to get themselves race-ready and run their best 26.2 miles . . . will you be the next to join them?

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Meet Hannah A, who absolutely nailed her 1st ever marathon . . .



WOOHOO!!! Just dropping in to say I had my full marathon this weekend!! We started running in downpouring rain!

I can’t wait for my next race, I loved it so much! Thank you thank you THANK YOU for supporting me throughout this training journey!

The Ultra Runner's Playbook


The Ultimate Guide To Becoming An Ultramarathon Running Machine, Using Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Training, Fueling, Gear, Nutrition, and Mindset!

The Ultra Runner's Playbook is your ultimate guide to ultra running!


With over 5hrs of video content and a ton of downloadable material, we demystify the weird world of ultramarathons, and cover:

  • Detailed daily training plans for ultramarathons, based on running ability

  • Ultra training modalities broken down; in other words, how to train smart

  • Ultra running strategies for success

  • Expert videos and guides on . . .
    • Having an ultrarunning mindset

    • Balancing training with your other time commitments

    • Maintaining motivation throughout your ultra journey

  • How to become an injury-free ultra-runner

  • Strength and resistance training for improving performance and reducing injury

  • Fuelling and nutrition for ultrarunners

  • How to achieve your ultramarathon goals

  • And plenty more expert interviews, articles, and guides!

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Meet Toly - who went from 1st marathon to 100k in just 8 months...



"Hey Thomas, I just wanted to say thank you so much, I ran my first 100KM 2 days ago,

I ran my first 42KM in February and 8 months later I finished my first 100KM, it was an amazing journey and experience for me!
The Ultra Runner's Playbook was a complete guide through this process, and helped me so much! Thank you!"

The 7 Day Motivation and Mindset Challenge



Kick-start your running motivation and habit with our 7 Day Challenge - including physical and mental workouts designed to wake you up!


What You Have To Do:

Wake up early every morning and go for a 30 minute run: first thing.


What You Will Receive:

  • A structured 7-day challenge plan

  • Daily check-ins with guidance, support, and supplemental challenges

  • Access to exclusive video guides on mindset and motivation

  • Access to our Facebook group to share progress and accountability, and ask questions

  • Printable 7-day calendar
 

Our courses deliver results...



"Your lessons were really helpful . . . they greatly helped me to achieve what I thought was impossible. I cannot describe the euphoria and satisfaction I felt days after running the marathon!"

- Kuba, Marathon Handbook student

Your Instructor


Thomas Watson
Thomas Watson

Hey there!

I'm Thomas Watson - ultra-runner, UESCA-certified coach, and the founder of MarathonHandbook.com.

After completing my first marathon in 2012, I swore never to run another. Despite that, I've now gone on to complete dozens of marathons as well as bagging podium places in several ultra-marathons and multi-day stage races.

I now help thousands of runners achieve their goals through MarathonHandbook.com!

Questions?

Feel free to ping me in the chatbox!


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course package start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! Each course is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. You can jump in at any point of any of the courses!
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. This also means that you'll automatically get access to course updates when I roll them out!
Who has developed the courses - and what qualifications do they have?
Hi! I'm Thomas Watson, and I've developed (almost) all the course content. As well as being a marathon and ultra-marathon runner myself, I'm a UESCA-qualified running coach. Since 2015, I've helped other runners achieve their distance running goals. The marathon training plans and strategies in this course are a reflection of the years of coaching, studying, and running I've completed. I've read every book and article I could find on running marathons, and have distilled the best of them into this course. I've also refined my approach to marathon training by speaking to and helps hundreds of marathon runners prepare for their run over the years. I'm constantly reviewing the best practices and coaching strategies in the wider running world, and I keep updating my courses to reflect these.
Do you offer refunds for the course?
We're super proud of the content of this course. However, if you feel this course isn't up to scratch, and it didn't help you achieve your running goals, write to us - all we ask for an explanation of why the course didn't meet your expectations, and some evidence that you've been in training (Strava posts, photos, etc.). This is both to ensure you give your race effort the best, and protect our digital content. Thanks!
How long does each course take to go through?
The material in each course is designed to last throughout your training journey - 3 of the courses over 6 hrs of video content and many other documents and reading material. The Motivation course has an introduction video then daily shorter check-ins. When preparing for a specific race, it's recommended that you review all the course material as early as possible on your training journey, then dip in and out to review individual topics as you need to refer back to them.
What kind of support is available?
You have complete access to the Marathon Handbook team, plus our huge, awesome community of fellow marathon runners-in-training! Upon registering, you'll recieve details on how to access the Facebook Group and Strava Running Club which form our community! Join the tribe and jump in with your questions!
What happens if I get injured or ill?
It's not the end of your (running) world!! Our courses guide you through the best way to respond to and recover from illnesses and injuries - we also explain how to adjust your training plan if needed after taking some time off to recuperate.
Can I find this information for free online?
Not really - 90% of the information we find on distance running is incredibly fragmented and incomplete. This is just the nature of distance running and how the internet works. This is especially true when it comes to ultrarunning, which isn't so well explored as half marathons and marathons. Yes, you can start trying to hunt out this information on your own, but you will spend hundreds of hours like I did looking in the wrong spots. This is 100% the course I wish we had when I started out. It would have saved me so much time and effort, it's painful to think about!
What format is the content delivered in?
The course features 6+ hrs of video content, a downloadable Training Plan (Google Sheets / Excel / PDF) and many more PDF resources. I've found that video lessons are the most effective way of sharing practical lessons on running - backed up by resources like checklists, training plans, and guides!
Is my credit card secure?
Credit card security is extremely important to us. That's why we've partnered with Stripe to handle the billing and provide a secure socket layer, 128-bit encryption. Frankly, your credit card data is safer making an online purchase through our secure site than it is using it to pay for gas or buy food at a restaurant. So feel comfortable knowing your transaction is 100% completely protected from fraud. We also offer PayPal as a payment method as well!

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