Start your training journey for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K & 5K today.

The running experts at Coopah share their top recommendations for the most common questions they get asked by their community of runners in this series of blogs.

Coopah’s top 5 first time marathon tips

How to train for a 10K

How to get a 5K PB

How to stay motivated during training

How to nail your taper

How to plan your fuelling strategy

How to work out your marathon pace

Top tips for race week

Coopah Training Plans

More Coopah training blogs

Getting Your Nutrition Right

Getting your nutrition right can make all the difference to getting across the finish line and enjoying your run. We’re delighted to have HIGH5 on board as our sports nutrition partner.

Getting Your Nutrition Right

The Road to Loch Ness

For those of you new to the Loch Ness Marathon or needing a reminder, here’s a detailed look at the route you will be running in October:

Start to Foyers (6 miles)

Foyers to Halfway (6 miles to 13 miles)

Halfway (13 miles) to Mile 20

Mile 20 to Finish (26 miles)

Fuel Your Training with Baxters

Our title sponsor, Baxters, understands the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and their range of soups are packed full of goodness in delicious flavours.  Check out recipes below from Baxters’ chef Darren Sivewright. More delicious recipes available here.

Sweet Potato & Beetroot Frittata

Beetroot and Quinoa Salad

Five Grain Savoury Porridge

Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Relish

Salmon en Papillote

Chocolate & Beetroot Cupcakes