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About Magic Training

Discover how the combination of technology expertise and passion for running created a revolutionary platform for runners of all levels.

What is Magic Training?

A complete training platform for runners that combines science-based plans with advanced technology. Our mission is to democratize access to high-quality training based on proven methods from renowned coaches.

Personalized Plans

Training based on sports science and adapted to your level and specific goals

Performance Analysis

Advanced metrics system with Training Stress Score and fitness/fatigue analysis

Active Community

Connect with other runners, share experiences and motivate each other

Custom Paces

VDOT calculator that sets the training zones specific to your current fitness

The content of the platform

Four pillars that turn the science of running training into something practical to follow day to day.

Methods

Every plan follows the philosophy of a running authority: the intensity distribution, the volume and the periodization of coaches who have shaped champions.

Jack Daniels — VDOT system and VO2max training
Pete Pfitzinger — high volume, long runs and threshold
Hal Higdon — progression from beginner to advanced
Matt Fitzgerald — 80/20 method, polarized base
Stephen Seiler — polarized training validated by research

Plans

More than 100 plans from 5K to the ultramarathon, organized by distance and by level. The editor lets you adjust volume, paces and days without losing the original structure.

From 5K to the ultramarathon
Levels from beginner to advanced
Week-by-week periodization
Editor to personalize every workout

VDOT Calculator

From a recent race result, the calculator estimates your VDOT and derives the paces for each training zone, along with the physiological equivalences of each one.

Easy, marathon, threshold, interval and repetition zones
Equivalences in % of threshold, % of VO2max and % of max HR
Time predictions across different distances
Paces applied directly to the plans

Community

Beyond the workouts, a place to share experiences. On Discord you talk with other runners, ask questions and follow platform updates.

Discord with runners of all levels
Sharing experiences and questions about workouts
Performance analysis: fitness and fatigue
Guided training on Garmin, Apple Watch and Wear OS

Meet the Creator

The unique combination of technical expertise and athletic passion that gave birth to Magic Training. From São José do Rio Preto to Brazil.

Abner da Silva Santana

São José do Rio Preto, SP
31 years old (05/23/1993)

Professional with over a decade of experience in IT Infrastructure and Security, passionate about technology since age 13. Specialized in multiplatform environments and robust security solutions. Also works as a web developer and is a federated marathon runner, creator of Magic Training.

10+ years in IT

Infrastructure & Security

Federated Marathoner

PB: 2:30:44

Full-Stack Dev

React, Next.js, Node.js

Magic Training Creator

Platform with 4000+ users

Personal Records
2:30:44
Marathon
1:11:22
Half Marathon
30:49
landing.about.creator.10km
14:27
landing.about.creator.5km

Moments in Running

Abner Santana running
Abner Santana in competition
Running moment
Abner's training
Abner in marathon
Crossing the finish line

Competition History

TRIREX - TRAIL RUN 20KM

20 km
1:16:29
1º geral
September 7, 2024

45ª corrida do trabalhador de Olímpia

7 km
22:47
5º geral
May 1, 2024

Virtual TCS New York City Marathon Challenge

42 km
2:49:42
Desafio
November 4, 2023

38ª maratona internacional de Porto Alegre

42 km
2:34:08
6º colocado na categoria – 18º geral
June 4, 2023

Meia maratona São Paulo 2023

21 km
1:13:46
1º geral
February 5, 2023

1ª etapa Copa Paulista de Meio-Fundo e Fundo

5.000 metros
15:42
9º colocado
March 19, 2022

35ª 10km Tribuna FM – Unilus

10 km
32:02
1º colocado na categoria – 18º geral
December 5, 2021

97º campeonato paulista adulto de atletismo

10.000 metros
33:19
11º colocado
June 26, 2021

97º campeonato paulista adulto de atletismo

5.000 metros
15:53
21º colocado
June 25, 2021

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