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…
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 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…
The 80:20 rule for endurance running
There are virtually no hard and fast rules for training endurance, whether for running, cycling, swimming or any other endurance sport. Why is it then that the 80:20 ratio is so commonly seen, and does it really hold true? …
How to make long slow runs more interesting
Long slow runs in preparation for a marathon or ultra can be quite dull, no matter how much you love to run. Let’s look at some ways to keep these runs a bit more engaging. The obvious choices. Running…
How many miles per week should I run for a marathon?
When putting together a running plan for yourself it can be hard to know how many miles to run. Whilst there are too many variables to give you direct answer, I’ll give you some tips here to make the decision…
What should a typical week of marathon training look like?
There a numerous methods of training for a marathon when it comes to the runs you do, but here are the main features that will get you to the finish line of your marathon in style. Long run. No…
Club runner? Why you should consider switching your long run days
Planning what days you run, for what distance/time and at what intensity, can be a tricky thing to do. In preparation for marathons in particular, you have to do some tough long runs, lasting up to around 3 hours or…
Why fat adaptation for marathon training may not be the best idea
I read an article saying you should always negative split a marathon to preserve carbs as long as possible by keeping the heart rate low, It said that the body couldn’t rely on carbohydrate to fuel the marathon distance and…