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…
Carbon shoes in marathon training and racing – part 3
I’ve shared how carbon shoes can help performance, what to look out for and how you might want to reassess the way you pace races. Now let’s recap and offer a couple more bits of advice to help you get…
Carbon shoes in marathon training and racing – part 2
Carbon shoes in training One of the big benefits of carbon shoes are the reduced recovery needs since the muscles aren’t having to absorb as much shock/do as much work. The added rigidity and bounce of the shoes means less…
Carbon shoes in marathon training and racing – part 1
Carbon shoes have been a big change in the world of running over the last few years, with more brands entering the carbon shoe market, creating another topic of discussion when it comes to race day decisions. Let’s dive into…
How to transition to zero drop shoes
Changing shoes can always have some slight drawbacks as you get used to them, even if they’re incredibly similar to models you’ve previously worn and liked wearing. Making the change to zero drop shoes however, is a different challenge altogether….
Gel belts vs hydration packs for marathon running
One non-negotiable rule for marathon running is that you have to take on fluid and fuel if you want to run your best. Whilst there are stories of people taking extremely small amounts of food and fluid in marathons, it’s…
Using Garmin data to run better
There’s a plethora of data available from running watches and other accessories these days. Whilst I advocate listening to your body as well as some information when running, after the training session or race, you can use an abundance of…