I wrote in a previous blog about how to return to speed work faster after your marathon by prioritising recovery post race. In this article, we’ll explore what a typical progression of speedwork looks like in order to get the…
I’ve written before about the need to focus on training well and racing less when building up to a marathon, especially if you’re looking to run a personal best. Let’s now delve into some ways you can manage the discomfort…
It’s a well-established routine to race in the final 4-6 weeks of marathon training, with two of the most popular and appropriate options, being a half marathon or a 20-miler. I’ve had numerous discussions with clients over the last few…
Whilst most of us moan about running when it’s freezing cold outside, as soon as there’s a bit of heat, the complaints of being too hot to run soon rise like the temperature. If you’ve found yourself stopping, giving up…
Whilst this applies especially to marathons, you can also apply this advice to any long distance race to help you out when things get tough. Whether you have to run a steep incline or face a stiff headwind to finish…
There are many ways to do most things, and running a faster marathon is no exception. Before I go into detail I’ll preface the rest of the article by saying that ultimately analysing what went well and not so well…
There are countless ways in which we can improve our marathon time, from more running, better nutrition, adding strength and technique work… the list goes on. One almost constant and very easily fixed error that I’ve seen in the marathons…
You’ve done it. You’ve run the 26 miles to your goal and hopefully succeeded in running the time you wanted as well. Whether you did or didn’t, here are some things you’ll want to do in the days after your…
I don’t pay much attention to my heart rate when training, other than during recovery runs to slow myself down. I love using Garmin and am a big advocate of the brand. All high-tech and number crunching, I assumed they…
If you’ve read a few of my blogs before, you’ll know that I’m a firm believer in individuality within the boundaries of what we know scientifically. To be honest from the start, there’s not really a right answer or any…