Chicago Marathon – Mental Training Plans

Get race day confident.

Custom mental training plans. Made for you by the running world's top performance experts.

Get Your Plan

Learn more about the benefits of mental training.

Build your mental strength for the big race.

Unlock elite-level visualization exercises, focus techniques, and motivational tools. Kairo's mental training plans are tailored for you by top running coaches and sport performance experts.

Boost confidence

Sharpen focus

Reduce race stress

Finish strong

Meet your coaches

Kairo’s performance team is made up of world-class coaches, sport psychologists, and former pros. They’ve trained Olympic athletes, marathon finishers, and everyday runners chasing their first 26.2. With thousands of hours coaching athletes through training blocks, setbacks, and race-day breakthroughs – you can trust them to help you focus on what matters most.

Roberto Mandje

Olympian, pacer, and performance coach. Learn more about Roberto.

Nick Bester

Running coach, creator, and sub 2:20 marathoner. Learn more about Nick.

Jim Doorley, Ph.D

Performance psychologist and researcher, CPMC. Learn more about Jim.

Your training, your plan

Choose the right plan for your training journey.

Short-term Marathon Plan

$40

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Long-term Marathon Plan

$120

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“I completed my half marathon in 2:02, and my pacing was so much better thanks to the Kairo visualization I did this morning before the race.”

– Rusty

"I signed up for Kairo's mental training plan to focus on hitting my goal of running the Portland marathon sub 4 hours. I love the audio visualizations and the coping strategies they recommend."

– Sergio

FAQ

Got a question? Contact us: hi@kairoapp.co

What is mental training?

Mental training uses various techniques to improve psychological readiness and performance by building mental skills like self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and focus.

Is this only for marathon runners?

No, Kairo's mental training plan can be customized for all athletes and for any sport. If you're an endurance athlete, we can create plans for shorter races, Ironman, and Hyrox competition.

Why should I visualize as a runner?

We love this explanation from Runner's World: “Visualization can help runners to build confidence by imagining yourself running well with good, smooth form and a positive attitude,” says Shira Oretzky, Ph.D., a clinical and sport psychologist in Del Mar, California. Whether your goal is improving speed, running a longer distance, or achieving a new personal record, seeing yourself do so ahead of time in your mind helps you believe that it’s possible.