Chasing Tokyo Marathon 2026 | How I Schedule My Gym Workouts As Busy Working Parent

As I continue preparing for the Tokyo Marathon 2026, I’m focusing on building strength, balance, and injury resilience through structured gym work. If you saw the Chicago Marathon vlog, you will understand. In this video, I break down how I schedule my weekly gym routine using a 3-day split — Push, Pull, and Lower Body — to complement my marathon training plan and support better running performance. 💪 Why a 3-Day Split Works for Marathon Runners: A push–pull–legs routine helps runners build balanced strength across all major muscle groups, reduce muscle imbalances, and improve running form, stability, and power. It also allows for proper recovery between sessions — crucial when combining gym training with marathon mileage. In this vlog, I take you through my Push Day workout, targeting the chest, shoulders, and triceps, while also addressing key running weaknesses in the hamstrings and calves as I start this new marathon training block. 👟 Gear Featured: Mount To Coast S1 running shoes Garmin Heart Rate Monitor for training accuracy My Mount To Coast apparel Join me on this journey toward Tokyo Marathon 2026 — my most transparent and focused marathon training block yet. Follow along for strength workouts for runners, gym routines for marathon training, and insights into how strength and structure needs to be the focus this time round. 🎥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more marathon vlogs, gym routines, and Tokyo Marathon preparation updates! 🇯🇵