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
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- Scientific Pacing: Based on your target finish time
- Injury Prevention: Reasonable intensity progression to avoid injuries
important things to remember before running the langzhou marathon
I. Equipment Collection
1. Time and Location
Collection Time:
June 7-8, 2018, 09:00-19:00
June 9, 2018, 09:00-22:00
Collection Location:
Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center, Hall 3 and 4 (No. 1 North Binhe East Road)
2. Collection Instructions
Marathon, Half Marathon, and Mini Marathon individual participants must bring their original second-generation ID card (or the original valid document chosen during registration) and the “Registration Confirmation Letter” to the site for collection. Individual participants in the above events must collect in person; the organizing committee does not accept proxies and does not provide postal services at this time.
Family run participants can delegate one of the registered family members to collect the items, bringing the original second-generation ID card of each family member (children need to bring their household registration book) and the “Registration Confirmation Letter” of each family member to the site. The organizing committee does not provide postal services at this time.
3. Collection Process
Participants log in to the official website to check and print the “Registration Confirmation Letter” → bring their original second-generation ID card (or the original valid document chosen during registration) and the “Registration Confirmation Letter” to verify the ID card at the entrance → collect the chip and number bib (only number bib for Mini Marathon) and “Clothing Collection Card” at the corresponding window for the race number → use the Clothing Collection Card to collect clothing and other materials at the corresponding size window → chip check → complete
II. Transportation Guide
Airplane
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is located in Zhongchuan Town, Yongdeng County, 70 kilometers north of the city. The airport bus to the city takes about 1 hour. High-speed rail: take the high-speed rail from Zhongchuan Airport High-speed Rail Station to Lanzhou Station or Lanzhou West Station, which takes about half an hour and costs around 20 yuan. Airport bus: departs on the half-hour or hour, costs 30 yuan, and stops at Dongfang Hotel and the Civil Aviation Ticket Office. Taxi: the meter fare from the airport to the city usually exceeds 200 yuan; you can negotiate with the driver, and the cost is around 180-200 yuan.
Train
Runners from the north and nearby provinces and cities can consider traveling by train.
Lanzhou West Station: after exiting the station, walk about 350 meters along Jianlan Road to Xijin West Road, turn left for more than 200 meters, and take bus No. 53 to Gansu Grand Theater Station. After getting off, walk more than 200 meters to the collection site. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
Lanzhou Railway Station: after exiting the station, walk more than 100 meters to find the bus stop for bus No. 801, take it to the Vehicle Management Office Station, and get off. The journey takes about 30 minutes, but you need to walk 1000 meters to the collection site after getting off.
Bus
Lanzhou Bus Station: located on the east side of Lanzhou Railway Station, this station has the most departures.
East Bus Station: located on Pingliang Road in Chengguan District, close to Lanzhou University, mainly serves Baiyin, Dingxi, and Tianshui.
West Bus Station: located on Xijin East Road in Qilihe District, near the Gansu Provincial Museum, mainly serves the Hexi Corridor region (Wuwei, Zhangye, Jinchang, Jiuquan, Jiayuguan).
South Bus Station: located in Yanjia Ping, Qilihe District, near Lanzhou University of Technology, in a relatively remote location. Mainly serves Gannan and Linxia.
City Transportation
Taxi: starting fare is 10 yuan. After 3 kilometers, each kilometer costs 1.4 yuan, with a single trip empty mileage fee of 0.7 yuan, waiting fee of 1.4 yuan/5 minutes, and a night service surcharge of 0.2 yuan/kilometer. Bus: starting fare is 1 yuan/person, with a maximum fare of 3 yuan/person, no conductor. Xiguan Shizi is Lanzhou's largest transportation hub, with buses to various places. On race day, participants can ride for free with their number bib. Metro Line 1 is under construction, and transportation from Xiguan to Xiuchuan is relatively congested.
III. Accommodation Guide
North Bank of the Yellow River
Adjacent to the Convention and Exhibition Center is the Crowne Plaza Lanzhou, where a thousand yuan can buy five-star quality and the absolute advantage of location. It is the ideal choice for participants who enjoy comfort and is also suitable for participants traveling with family.
The Gansu Longneng Hotel, a 6-minute walk from the Convention and Exhibition Center, offers nearly half the price of the Crowne Plaza.
South Bank of the Yellow River
Compared to the north bank, the south bank offers more accommodation options. It is recommended to stay near Dongfanghong Square, the largest comprehensive square in Lanzhou, which is convenient for living and within 3 kilometers of the starting point.
Lanzhou West Yih Youth Hostel, adjacent to Yantan Yellow River Bridge, is the closest youth hostel to the Convention and Exhibition Center.
Lanzhou offers a variety of accommodation options, from star-rated hotels to budget accommodations. There are also multiple branches of budget hotels like Home Inn, Hanting, and Super 8, allowing you to choose according to your accommodation preferences.
IV. Race Route
Full Marathon Route
(Starting Point) Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center (heading east) → Yantan Yellow River Bridge (cross the bridge) → South Binhe East Road (heading west) → Lanzhou Sports Park → Pingsha Luoyan → Zhongshan Iron Bridge (south of the bridge) → Xiaoxihu Interchange (south of the bridge) → South Binhe Middle Road → Qilihe Yellow River Bridge (south of the bridge) → Yintan Yellow River Bridge (cross the bridge) → North Binhe West Road (heading west) → Gansu Agricultural University → Gansu Provincial Forest Fire Brigade (turning point) → Gansu Agricultural University → Yintan Yellow River Bridge (north of the bridge) → North Binhe West Road (heading east) → Qilihe Yellow River Bridge (north of the bridge) → Xiaoxihu Interchange (north of the bridge) → Zhongshan Iron Bridge (north of the bridge) → Chengguan Yellow River Bridge (north of the bridge) → Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center (finish line)
Half Marathon Route
(Starting Point) Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center (heading east) → Yantan Yellow River Bridge (cross the bridge) → South Binhe East Road (heading west) → Lanzhou Sports Park → Pingsha Luoyan → Zhongshan Iron Bridge (south of the bridge) → Xiaoxihu Interchange (south of the bridge) → Qilihe Yellow River Bridge (cross the bridge) → Anning District Xinxiashui Tiancheng (turning point) → North Binhe Middle Road (heading east) → North Binhe East Road → Chengguan Yellow River Bridge (finish line)
Mini Marathon Route
(Starting Point) Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center (heading east) → Yantan Yellow River Bridge (cross the bridge) → South Binhe East Road (heading west) → Lanzhou Sports Park → Pingsha Luoyan → Provincial Department of Education → North Entrance of Jinchang North Road (turn left) → Middle Section of Jinchang North Road (finish line)
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