Get Race-Day Ready at the Altra Yorkshire Marathon Training Day

The countdown for the Altra Yorkshire Marathon and 10 Mile is officially on, and whether you’re chasing a PB, taking on your very first marathon, or stepping up to the challenge of the 10 Mile, we’re here to help you arrive at the start line feeling confident, prepared, and ready to go.

Join us at York Sport on Sunday 26^th July for a FREE event packed with expert advice, practical guidance, and the opportunity to connect with fellow runners.

Whatever your experience level, our expert-led sessions will provide practical tips, answer your questions and help build confidence ahead of race day. Take a look at the day’s schedule below to see what’s in store.

Training Day Timings:

11:00-11:30 - Registration/Arrival

11:30-12:00 - Introduction

12:00:14:00 - Track session and Q&A with Coopah (please note that there will be a 1.6 mile run each way to the track, as part of the warm-up and cool down)

14:30-15:15 - Session 1 (Breathing and stretching session/Strength & Conditioning session) 

15:15-16:00 Session 2 (Breathing and stretching session/Strength & Conditioning session) 

All participants will complete both the breathing and stretching session, and the strength & conditioning session - you will be split into two groups and allocated a time slot on the day.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE :

• Make sure you wear suitable clothing for the day - loose clothing, hats, sunglasses and suncream.

• Make sure to stay hydrated both pre-event and during the event. There'll be plenty of water available but feel free to bring a bottle to refill.

Meet the experts

As race day gets closer, it's natural to have questions about fuelling, pacing, training and managing those pre-race nerves. That's why we're bringing in experts like Jack Hope, Coopah's Head of Performance, who combines an MSc in Sport & Exercise Science, published running research and more than 20 years of racing experience.

New to track? Jack will walk you through what intervals actually are and how to run them. Chasing a sharper pace? He'll help you dial it in. Either way, this is a rare chance to train with one of the UK's top coaches - right here in York.

Improve Your Movement with Dora Rubinstein from The Stables Yoga

• Yoga teacher, movement coach and circus artist specialising in runner mobility
• Combines yoga, flexibility and mindful movement for performance and recovery
• Suitable for all abilities - ease stiffness and move better

 Strength Science with Dr Alex Van Enis – Derbyshire Institute of Sport

• PhD in biomechanics, 10+ years with Olympic and Paralympic athletes
• Explains why strength training matters for runners
• Practical guidance to sharpen performance and reduce injury risk

To attend the Training Day, you must be registered for either the Altra Yorkshire Marathon or Altra Yorkshire 10 Mile. All entrants will receive a registration link via email.