Carb loading tips for a marathon
All the hard work and good training in the world will only get you so far (or fast) in a marathon. Unlike the other typical race distances where you can get by with minimal food before or on the run,…
How to keep calm during your taper
Tapering is an essential part of preparation for marathons, and whilst it’s physically the easiest part, it can be the most mentally challenging period of training for a lot of people. Here I’ll share some thoughts that might cross your…
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…
How to handle blisters
What’s the deal with blisters? They can be a real nuisance, they used to be associated with new footwear, but oftentimes new shoes are comfortable straight out of the box. So how do we get blisters? The answer is SHEAR….
Why use strength training as a runner?
Strength training has many benefits for runners. Often it’s used as part of rehabilitation for injuries and to enhance performance. Here we’ll look at these two uses in depth. Injury recovery If you’ve had an injury, you’ve likely Googled…
Why adding trail running to your training will help you run faster
When it comes to marathon training there are so many options of types of training, but one most people don’t use is trail running. Here we’ll explore how it could just help you run a PB next time 26.22 miles…
When you shouldn’t run a time trial or test run
If you’ve read some of my other blogs or follow me on social media, you’ll know I’m a big fan of test runs/time trials or races when they’re available, in order to gauge the paces that my clients and I…
Choosing your mid-run carbohydrate sources
When it comes to long endurance runs, especially the marathon, the decision isn’t so much “to carb or not to carb”, but rather how to go about it. Personal preference We all have certain products we naturally gravitate to,…
Marathon training for the injury prone
Injuries befall runners of all distances, and at some point or another we all get them, but for most recreational runners, a common time for this to happen is when you can least afford for it to. When training for…
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…
