How to motivate yourself for your run
Inevitably we have ebbs and flows of energy and motivation for running, but what can you do to get things back on track? This blog could realistically be far, far longer than it should be so I’m going to…
Weight management in marathon training
Whether you’re training for your first marathon or you’re a hardened marathoner, it’s easy to go overboard with what you eat. Here we’ll look at what can so easily happen, the impact it has and how to avoid it. …
How to log a treadmill run
Whether you regularly run on a treadmill or just use it when the nights draw in and the paths and roads aren’t safe for running, you’ll have come across the flaws and drawbacks of logging your treadmill runs. Watch…
How much to drink during a marathon and when
Knowing how much to drink and when during a marathon can be tricky. It’s easy to go overboard and the science isn’t all in agreement either. Here are some tips that might just help you out. How much fluid…
What should I do in the final week before a marathon?
Your taper for a marathon is important, but within this 2-3 week period, the final week of preparation is the most important week. Here we’ll look at what you can do to avoid harming your chances of running the best…
Keep training experimental to run faster
Over the last couple of years I’ve read and heard a number of people saying that they don’t do certain things in racing or training, generally with the caveat that “it’s not done me any harm”. This may be true,…
How to move on from a marathon PB
If you’re reading this and you’ve recently achieved a marathon personal best, firstly, congratulations. You may want to push on to your next marathon at this point or not is entirely your choice, but if you’re already eyeing up your…
Pick your holidays carefully in marathon training
Everyone loves a holiday for the time away from many of our daily commitments, but for runners it’s an opportunity to explore new places, see amazing views and do completely different types of running such as fells and trails, or…
Pre-taper tiredness is a good thing. Here’s why.
If you’re feeling exhausted right before your taper, it can leave you with a distinct lack of confidence, but fear not, it’s perfectly normal. Here’s why. It’s the hardest part Aside from the long runs being at their peak…
Don’t keep stopping your watch on long runs
The use of GPS watches and technology can give us lots of information to improve as runners, but also the desire to cheat ourselves or make choices that we feel make us look better to others. One such choice, and…
