Anurag Rana

Anurag Rana – Founder & Editor-in-ChiefAnurag has been a prominent voice in the Indian fitness landscape for over 12 years. Recognized as one of the Top 5 Fitness bloggers in India by Mumbai Live and featured among the Top 15 Health, Fitness & Lifestyle creators by Blogmint, he has spent more than a decade documenting the world of running, fitnessm health and sports. His work has been featured on major platforms like Aditya Birla Health, and he continues to drive the editorial vision of F Marathoner to serve a global audience.

Complete Marathon Training Plan: Every Runner, Every Level, Every Condition

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Runner in ASICS shoes training on road for marathon - mid-stride close-up showing running form

By Anurag Rana | Updated July 2026 | FatMarathoner.com Jump to your plan: Find Your Plan Beginner 20-week Intermediate 16-week Advanced 12-week Slower Runners 3-Day Plan Post-Injury Return India Heat Guide Smartwatch Data Indian Nutrition AI Plans: Honest Take FAQ My first marathon took five hours and forty-two minutes. The plan I followed was designed … Read more

Auckland Marathon 2026: The Complete Race Guide for Runners

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Runners crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge during the Barfoot and Thompson Auckland Marathon

Quick Facts 📅 Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 📍 Start: King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland 🏁 Finish: Victoria Park, Fanshawe Street, Auckland CBD 📏 Distance: 42.2km (also Half Marathon, 11km, 5km and Kids Marathon) ⏰ Start Time: 6:00am (Marathon); 5:55am (Wheelchair); 6:50am (Half) ⏱️ Cut-off: 7 hours (course closes 1:00pm) 🎽 Edition: 35th — a … Read more

Jungfrau Marathon 2027: Complete Runner’s Guide for International Runners

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Runners climbing the Jungfrau Marathon course through the Swiss Alps toward Eigergletscher

📅 Race Day: 11 September 2027 🏔️ Edition: 34th International Jungfrau-Marathon 📍 Start: Höheweg, Interlaken, Switzerland (568 m / 1,864 ft) 🏁 Finish: Eigergletscher Station (2,320 m / 7,612 ft) 📏 Distance: 42.195 km (26.2 miles) ⛰️ Total Ascent: 1,953 m (6,407 ft) 👟 Surface: Road and gravel (~80%) / trail (~20%) ⏰ Mass Start: … Read more

Marathon du Médoc 2026: Guide to the World’s Most Festive Marathon

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Runners in fancy dress passing through Bordeaux wine châteaux vineyards at the Marathon du Médoc 2026

Last updated: September 2026 2026 Marathon du Médoc Podium Results Place Men’s Race Women’s Race 1st Florian Laplanche (2:26:45) Céline Merel (2:54:38) 2nd Nicolas Baudry (2:32:30) Jennifer Mozuelos (3:05:36) 3rd Anthony Delaby (2:33:35) Charlotte Maurin (3:06:34) Note: Event featured 8,500 runners celebrating the 40th anniversary edition. 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026 📍 Location: Pauillac, … Read more