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…
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…
Barefoot running: do’s, don’ts and how to do it safely
Whilst not at the height of its popularity any more, barefoot running is still something that crops up as a topic of conversation occasionally, with some excellent but also some rather sketchy advice and reasoning for using this particular training…
How to use hard efforts in marathon training
When preparing for a marathon, running speed is probably the last thing on your mind when it comes to session planning with most of the focus on running for longer only, but are you missing a trick by not hitting…
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…
Is it worth running in a pack in races?
In big city races you may have the opportunity to run as part of a large group of runners or a smaller pack. Should you go it alone or stick with the group at all costs? Let’s find out. …
