What should I do before my marathon training plan starts?
Whether you’re between marathon plans, or are leading into your first marathon (or first for a while) what you do before it starts can make a huge difference to your marathon success.
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When to do your last run before a marathon
When should you do your last run before a marathon? As always, it’s a matter of context and individual goals, so here’s my take and what you might want to consider in the final week of your taper. Social…
How to use carbon shoes in marathon training
I previously wrote in a series of three blog posts, how I found adapting to carbon shoes, and some of the pitfalls of becoming too reliant upon them. I stand by this, and often see people using them far too…
Consistency in training is the key to success
Whether our goal is to run without pain, progress the distance we’re able to run in one go, how many miles we run each week, or to blow past our previous personal bests, consistency is the most important factor to…
Why you should include speedwork in a marathon block
I’ve written previously about how to include some harder effort sessions in marathon training, and touched on why it can be useful. In this blog, we’ll look a little deeper into the reasons. The usual marathon approach We can’t…
How to stay motivated when injured
Injuries happen, and more often than not, motivation takes a big nose-dive. I’ve never been a big fan of cycling, whether it be outside or on an indoor bike, but I’ve learned to appreciate the benefits they can give, so…
How to make carb loading easier
I’ve written before about the importance of a good carb load before a marathon, including a few tips to help you consume higher than normal amounts of food. In this blog, we’ll cover this area in a little more detail….
