After a Marathon / Half-Marathon Plan

Recovery after a marathon or half-marathon is crucial and should not be underestimated! Sometimes it feels like recovery is going well and you’re tempted to start running again too soon. Be careful! A large number of runners get injured 2 to 3 weeks after completing a marathon or half-marathon.

We recommend that you don’t run at all for at least one week, and possibly even two if you feel like you're not fully recovered.

No running doesn't mean no activity! Cycling and swimming are great cross-training options during this period to help you maintain your fitness and endurance habits—just keep it light and easy to allow your body to properly recover.

After a 10K Plan

Following your 10K race, we suggest waiting one week before starting a new training plan. If recovery is going well, you can do one to three easy runs of around 30 minutes, but again, nothing too intense—give your body the rest it needs.

After a Speed, Endurance, VO2 Max, or Comeback Plan

The advantage of non-race-based training plans is that they don’t end with a competition. So, there's no need to take a full week off—in fact, the last week of your plan was already a recovery week!

After a Beginner Plan

Finishing the Beginner Plan is a big milestone. Now, you’re ready to take on any of Campus' “regular” training plans! Don’t worry—each program is tailored to your fitness level, so even if you're no longer officially a beginner, you’ll be able to keep up just fine.

What's Next?

Now you have several options! As we often remind you on Campus, we’re focused on long-term and steady progress. That means planning your season strategically.

We encourage you to start thinking about your next goals and what you'd like to prioritize. Once you’ve set your main goal, you can pick the plan that best suits it.

Thinking About Signing Up for a Race?

If it’s within the next 6 months, you can start a race-focused training plan right away to prepare for it!

If you don’t have a specific race goal or date in mind just yet…

Why not focus on developing a specific skill (like speed, endurance, or VO2 max)? And if you’d rather take things a bit more relaxed for the next few weeks, our maintenance plan could be a great fit!

Updated on: 16/06/2025