Personalized Marathon Training Plan Guide
Preparing for a marathon requires a systematic training plan. RunBox AI coach creates a customized 16-20 week marathon training plan based on your fitness level, goal time, and available training time.
Why Choose an AI-Customized Marathon Training Plan?
- Personalized Assessment: Based on your running experience and fitness condition
- Smart Adjustments: Training intensity optimizes automatically with progress
- Scientific Pacing: Based on your target finish time
- Injury Prevention: Reasonable intensity progression to avoid injuries
minister arrives cheng guocong running sportsman cultivation diary
Q: Ahem, the minister of the week has arrived! Please introduce yourself so everyone can get to know you.
A: Hello everyone, I am Cheng Guocong from Longdong College. I have many nicknames, but I don't know why (Chubby Cheng, Silly Cheng, Old Fellow), haha. I have participated in two and a half marathons (best time 3H10), and once placed third in a 10KM Peace Run. I won first place in the men's 20KM race walk at the third Gansu Province University Games (possibly setting a record as there was no race walk event before), and eighth place in the 10KM race walk. Of course, I also placed in the 10,000-meter run and race walk at the school sports meet.
Q: Impressive! How did you get into running?
A: It's quite an interesting story. I remember it was in the third year of middle school, and we only had one sports meet in those three years. I didn't dare to sign up because I was afraid of being laughed at for not running fast. But after that sports meet, I realized they weren't that fast either. When I got to high school, I started participating in sports meets. The longest distance back then was 3000 meters. Due to poor endurance and lack of training, I was overtaken by two people in the last 100 meters and ended up third in my first year. From then on, I promised myself to get first place the next year. With continuous effort, I stood on the top podium the following year. That's when I fell in love with running.
Q: Wow~ A true campus running god. Can you share some memorable experiences with us?
A: There are so many memorable experiences: like when I was preparing to give up the 20KM race after placing eighth in the 10KM race walk at the provincial university games, my running buddy, who is like a brother to me, said, 'He wants to get first place, don't give up.' So I decided to just walk casually. During the race, I walked slowly for the first 10KM, but as others slowed down, I got faster and more excited. That feeling is indescribable. Another memorable time was at this year's school sports meet when my training partner and I were called 'twins' and 'Big White and Little Black.' We were so well-known on campus, gaining many fans. Maybe I'm exaggerating a bit, haha.
Another memorable experience was the first hiking event I organized for my running group. Surprisingly, about 20 people signed up. We hiked 20 kilometers, taking nearly four hours. Although everyone was tired, they persevered. I also met a top female marathon runner from Gansu Province, Zhang Jingxia (winner of the 2012 Lanzhou Marathon and the 2015 Chongqing Marathon), at a rural marathon. Not only did I take a photo with her, but I also ran over ten kilometers with her. Her rhythm was amazing.
That's all for now. There are just too many experiences to share.
Q: So cool! It seems like Cheng Guocong has won quite a few medals, right?
A: Medals are just souvenirs. I have a few offline ones, and each one is hard-earned, paid for with sweat. Many are from Codoon's online races. Back then, I signed up for online races without anyone to run with, so I had to complete them alone. Each medal represents not just physical effort but also mental perseverance.
Q: Let's insert a little advertisement~ How many medals have you won through Codoon?
A: Four offline medals, and the rest are from Codoon. I've also given some away.
Q: Haha, it seems you are a true fan of Codoon.
A: Of course, otherwise, why would I keep using it? I remember using other apps initially, but none of them felt right. Now that I use Codoon, it feels great. As a small minister, organizing events beyond running has become much easier, such as hiking, cycling, basketball, soccer, and billiards.
Q: How has your running journey with Codoon transformed you?
A: Codoon is a great choice. I used to run mostly alone, but since I created the campus club, more people have joined me, and it's no longer lonely. I feel my performance improving, and I've grown to love Codoon. I believe Codoon will get better and better. Additionally, through the club, I met an adorable girl, you know what I mean.
Q: →_→ Even in this, you managed to sprinkle some romance. Ahem~ Tell us about your running group.
A: Our running group is called 'Longyuan Renwoxing Running Group.' It's a united and loving family. We currently have two vice-captains, Zhang Haiyin and Sun Weihuan, a foreign minister, Di Chuan, and a strategist, Luo Long. There are also many beautiful girls, but I won't introduce them all. We don't want our running group to be constrained by formalities like other clubs. The name 'Renwoxing' means I want to run freely in Longyuan.
Q: It's time for Cheng Guocong's message!
A: Whose youth isn't confused, whose youth doesn't have pain.
If we don't go wild now, we'll be old soon. While we're young, exercise more, so we can enjoy good health when we're old.
Life is like a marathon. The key to winning is not how fast you start but how you persevere along the way.
Come on, baby!
Editor's note: They say there are hidden talents among the people. Our campus club is also full of talented runners. I sincerely hope everyone can gain health, love, and endless joy through Codoon, and that our Codoon campus club family grows stronger and stronger.
Start Your Marathon Training Journey
With RunBox app, you'll get:
- GPT-4o powered personalized training plans
- Daily training guidance and feedback
- Nutrition and recovery advice
- Real-time progress tracking
Download RunBox now and let our AI coach create your personalized marathon training plan!
