Mike Gratton Coaching

28/08/2026

25/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🎉 WIN A PLACE IN THE BASINGSTOKE 5K, 10K OR HALF MARATHON! 🎉🏃‍♂️

We’re excited to be offering TWO fantastic prizes for your chance to win a place in either the Basingstoke 5K, 10K or Half Marathon! 🏅

🎟️ RAFFLE TICKETS
£1 for 1 ticket
£2 for 3 tickets

📅 Raffle runs from Saturday 15th August 2026 until Tuesday 15th September 2026

And the best part? ❤️ 100% of the money raised will be donated to Henshaws Charity.

So whether you’re a seasoned runner, looking to take on your first race, or fancy challenging yourself to a new distance, this is your chance to get involved while supporting a fantastic cause! 🙌

🎟️ Grab your raffle tickets in store at Up & Running Basingstoke and be in with a chance of winning one of TWO race places!

Good luck everyone! 🤞🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

The Sydney Marathon - we were getting ready to travel out this time last year.

We are not leading the 2:09 Events group this year, although we have some individual runners taking part - it's a long way to travel each year.

It was such a party, we will miss it but those heading out will have a ball. .

18/08/2026

In the last month or so I have been asked numerous times from runners who have gained a TCS London Marathon entry through a charity, how to go from parkrun up to the marathon.

On our website www.coachtherun.com we have a plan for just that circumstance.

https://coachtherun.com/running-training/paid-plans/couch-5k-to-marathon-pdf-training-plan-by-mike-gratton/

Download today, 5k to Marathon PDF Training Plan for beginners. This 24 week plan will get your to the finish line, feeling great! Download now...

13/08/2026

For those who missed getting into the Valencia Marathon in Dec. this might be your chance for a last minute entry.

I am going to be the 2:09 Events rep for the trip...but contact the 2:09 office for details.

We had been sold out but due to a cancellation we now have some late availability for this year's Valencia Marathon on Sunday December 6th. If you are unfamiliar with the race it is big, with over 30,000 runners, has a lightening fast course and a stunning finish on the blue carpets of the City of Arts & Sciences. At a time when the UK is bracing for the start of winter, it is still warm and pleasant in Valencia in December.
The place is available with a three-night hotel package. If you want more details send us a note to [email protected].

12/08/2026

£30,000 was raised for charity through teams at the Basingstoke Half Marathon,10k and 5k last year. As it is the 40th anniversary of Phillips Law in 2026, our event main sponsor, our aim this year is to raise £40,000.