When should I run faster?
You’ve got your training plan, you’re sticking to it well, but you feel like you’re holding back at times and wondering whether you should run a bit faster. How do you know if it’s the right choice? Let’s find out….
When should runners strength train?
Strength training is something I recommend for every runner, no matter their fitness level. It has numerous benefits which I’ve covered in previous blogs. Here we’re going to look at when in your day you should perform strength training and…
What’s the furthest you should run in marathon training?
Long runs are an inevitable part of marathon training, and even plans that have “shorter” long runs still include them. But that raises the question, how far should your longest run be before your marathon? 20 miles or 3…
Training for a marathon demands your best attention
A marathon is almost always a big task for anybody. There are of course some people who can run a really unstructured and inefficient plan, and still run marathon times most of us could only dream of, but they’re the…
6 books I recommend for every runner
Learning more about running and the various aspects that impact performance is a sure way to athletes becoming faster and less injury prone, especially if you’re not in the position to have someone coach you. Here’s a list of books…
Finding purpose in every type of run
Some running sessions are more enjoyable than others, and have a clear purpose. In this blog we’re going to look at ways you can view sessions differently if you’re struggling with boredom, the pressure of pace targets or just don’t…
Which marathon plan should I use?
Off-the-shelf/page marathon training plans. There’s a huge variety out there, and it’s hard to know which one to go for. I’m all for helping people, it’s why I do what I do, but I’ve been asked several times over the…
Do you need to change how you think about running in the heat?
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…
How to pace a marathon
There are many factors that influence your marathon day performance, and one that doesn’t necessarily spring to mind, at least not until a few days before the race, is how to pace it. Let’s look at what you need to…
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…