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
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The heat in Sanya is several times more intense than in Tokyo.
The moment I stepped out of the airplane cabin, still wearing my thermal underwear, I felt like I was on fire. I quickly ran to the airport changing room, swapped into flip-flops and shorts, and finally felt comfortable, though every movement made me sweat.
I found the volunteer who was there to pick me up, and she took me to the shuttle bus. With the air conditioning blowing, I finally felt at ease. Even better was the thoughtful service of the Sanya Marathon organizing committee. The shuttle bus took us directly from the airport to the race kit collection point. Although the collection site was small, it was clean and orderly, which was very heartwarming. I even met a bearded lady, which felt very familiar. The Sanya Marathon involved the whole city, and after collecting the race kit, we could take a free bus directly to the hotel to rest.
Although the sun was blazing and it was extremely hot, I had traveled a long way and wanted to make the most of my time by sightseeing.
My friend who was trying to lose weight again, @Yan Zhiyou Li, and I agreed to go to Dadonghai Beach together. While leisurely strolling on the beach, we suddenly realized that both of our sunglasses were from the Rudy brand. As we both liked to show off, we instantly decided to collaborate on a TikTok video.
One of my stops in the name of the marathon was Tianya Haijiao. The travel aspect was more important than the marathon itself, so I had already planned to visit the less crowded and beautiful undeveloped island—Dazhou Island—to enjoy the natural scenery.
The sea, blue sky, beach, bikinis, swimming, barbecues, fruits, and running—all captured in my travel vlog.
The previous day's fun was so exhilarating that I still hadn't had enough. But I had to race, so when I woke up on race day, I felt physically exhausted. However, I was confident I could finish the race, so I decided to just run and see how it went.
At the starting line, I noticed there weren't many people. I moved my body and squeezed close to the starting line, but couldn't go any further because a chubby guy, @Yan Zhiyou Li, was blocking my way.
Having worn CDEF bib numbers (for races like Beijing and Shanghai Marathons) for many years, this time I was finally in the elite A zone. I wanted to experience the glory of starting at the front. Listening to the countdown from the podium, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
Before the countdown even reached 1, the runners around me shot off like arrows. I stuck close behind Yan Zhiyou Li, and my body instinctively followed. I initially planned to pace myself, but the chaos of the F zone runners made it impossible. If I slowed down, people behind would step on my shoes. Forget it, I thought. After all, I was the neighborhood 100-meter champion. Holding my stabilizer, I started to speed up, overtaking Yan Zhiyou Li and even some African runners. Once I felt I had put some distance between us, I turned around, running backward while filming the spectacular start.
Black, white, yellow, red, blue, green—people of all skin colors and clothes of all hues rushed towards me. Because of the sprint, some had contorted faces, some were serious, and some had relaxed smiles, like Yan Zhiyou Li, who ran towards my camera with a thumbs-up.
I don't know if you've ever looked back after starting a race, but in a marathon, it feels like a crowd fleeing from an apocalypse, just like scenes from movies like 'The Walking Dead' or 'Train to Busan.'
On that day in Sanya, the temperature felt like 30 degrees Celsius with 84% humidity. I was drenched in sweat after just 1 kilometer and completely soaked by 3 kilometers. Maybe the swimming and diving the day before and the sprint at the start had drained too much of my energy. By the 10-kilometer mark, I felt very fatigued. It was cloudy, and I knew I would probably be running past noon. If the sun came out, it would be even worse. So I slowed down, hydrated, took in some salt, and stabilized my heart rate.
Running in such hot and humid weather was a terrible experience. The first half of the course wound through the city, with no breeze to cool us down. However, the Sanya Marathon organizing committee was very considerate. There were ample water, sponges, ice, and sprinklers at the aid stations, and several fire trucks sprayed water to cool the runners. Despite this, ambulances were constantly rushing along the course. Through my camera, I recorded four emergency incidents!
There are thousands of race courses, but safety is the top priority!
After the halfway point, the course moved from the city to the seaside, following Sanya Bay. Although still some distance from the beach, the scenery was beautiful, and the sea breeze blew away my gloomy mood and the sweat clinging to my body. Seeing the coconut trees, bikini-clad women on the beach, and occasionally brides taking wedding photos, I gave up on chasing a good time. I walked and ran, enjoying the leisurely feeling as if I were strolling on the beach. This was the most beautiful part of the Sanya Marathon course, and I felt a joy I had never experienced in other city marathons.
Fortunately, the sun never reappeared that day. Not running at full speed, I felt very comfortable on this beautiful avenue. I chatted with fellow runners and interacted with spectators along the way, walking and running all the way to the finish line.
Small races have their own advantages. At the finish line, seven or eight photographers with long lenses were waiting for you. Every second and every move you made as you crossed the line was captured in close-up shots, which could be made into GIFs.
Oh, and this is Hainan. After finishing the race, a coconut larger than your face was handed to you. At that moment, you couldn't control your mouth. Your brain wanted to thank the volunteer, but before you could react, your lips were already on the straw, gulping down the coconut water. It was so refreshing!
The Sanya Marathon, despite the high temperature and humidity, offers thoughtful race support, a comprehensive fun-run festival, unique natural scenery, and the beautiful Sanya Bay beach. With all the barbecues and seafood, it's not just about the marathon. If you have a passion for running, it's worth experiencing, and you definitely won't regret it!
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