Your journey
5K to Ultra — your map.
Every distance is a chapter. Here's the featured race, the gear, and the voices for each step.
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Three weeks of consistent easy running and you're ready. Don't overthink the gear — comfort and a chip-timed bib are enough.
Typical volume · 10–20 km/week
Find your gear
Add one tempo run per week. The 10K is where pacing discipline starts to matter.
Typical volume · 20–35 km/week
Stretch the limit
An honest threshold test. Bay to Breakers proves the distance can be a party.
Typical volume · 30–40 km/week
Bridge the half
The 15K and Paris-Versailles teach you how to manage a longer effort without marathon training stress.
Typical volume · 35–50 km/week
The runner's milestone
12–14 weeks of structured training. A long run, a workout, easy miles, a rest day. Repeat.
Typical volume · 45–65 km/week
The crown jewel
16–20 weeks. Long runs to 32 km. Fueling practice every long run. Trust the taper.
Typical volume · 60–90 km/week
Beyond the marathon
Time on feet over speed. Hike the climbs. Eat real food. Embrace the night.
Typical volume · 70–130 km/week