When to eat during a marathon
Once all the hard training for a marathon is done, it’s all about maximising your potential. Missing out on your carb intake can mean you fall well short of that. Start early As well as a good breakfast, your first…
Marathon training paces
When it comes to marathon training, there are lots of “rules” about how to do it. One of the most commonly quoted rules is that long runs should be performed at 45-60 seconds per mile slower than your target pace….
When to use double run days
There may come a time that you need to run twice in one day in order to reach your goals. They’re suited mostly to marathon and ultramarathon training, so this article will discuss the method looking through that lens. Here’s…
Should you base runs on distance or time?
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…
Hydration packs for running
How to stay hydrated during summertime running, especially on your long, slow runs can be a tricky proposition with many potential options. Hydration packs are one of the solutions. What is a hydration pack? Think of a small backpack but…
How to adapt running for cold weather
When cold weather hits there are lots of things to consider, here are some of the training considerations to make. Warm-ups Aside from the changes in blood pressure, pulse and joint fluid, we want to raise our temperature a…
What to eat and drink for long runs and races
We’re spoilt these days with the enormous variety of gels, bars, drinks and chews we can use to fuel our long training runs and races. Here I’ll break down some of the benefits and costs of the options available. …
How to get rid of leg soreness fast
After your long training run, marathon or ultra, you may well have a fair bit of leg soreness from all the work you’ve done. Here are my tips to help you get back to normal that bit faster. Get…
How to run uphill
Although most of your time racing and training will likely be on fairly flat terrain, a good hill running technique can set you apart from your competition, whether that’s another person or your own past self. Uphill Arms “Arms…
How to run downhill
What goes up must come down, but if you’re not making the most of the downhill sections, you need to read this. How do you run downhill? Often we hit a downhill soon after a climb of some sort,…