When to do your last run before a marathon
When should you do your last run before a marathon? As always, it’s a matter of context and individual goals, so here’s my take and what you might want to consider in the final week of your taper. Social…
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…
Consistency in training is the key to success
Whether our goal is to run without pain, progress the distance we’re able to run in one go, how many miles we run each week, or to blow past our previous personal bests, consistency is the most important factor to…
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…
How to stay motivated when injured
Injuries happen, and more often than not, motivation takes a big nose-dive. I’ve never been a big fan of cycling, whether it be outside or on an indoor bike, but I’ve learned to appreciate the benefits they can give, so…
How to make carb loading easier
I’ve written before about the importance of a good carb load before a marathon, including a few tips to help you consume higher than normal amounts of food. In this blog, we’ll cover this area in a little more detail….
How to return to running after an injury
Runners will always get injuries. Whether they’re caused by overtraining, the idiosyncrasies of the person’s movement or an accident along the way. Everyone’s returning to running will look different, but what are some common themes and pitfalls? Let’s find out….
How to progress a speedwork block after a marathon
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…
How to include Parkrun in marathon training
Over the years, I’ve coached many runners during marathon training who still want to include Parkrun in their weekly schedule. The question is, how can you include a 3 mile run in marathon training with the least amount of wasted…