Be patient with running
Patience in running is an important topic and something that people seem to undervalue. Whether it’s coming back from an injury or illness, some time away from the sport, or just in general, people tend to want to rush their…
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 bounce back from a “bad” marathon
The marathon is an unpredictable distance in so many ways. Whilst most of the parameters can be controlled for, and I don’t buy into the reasons that are often given for “bad” races, occasionally it just doesn’t go to plan,…
I’ve made every mistake and failed in running too
Over the years I’ve been asked if I’ve made mistakes in training, and often share some stories with my sports massage clients to help show them that none of us get it right all the time and that it isn’t…
It’s not a PB course
“It’s not a PB course” is one of my least favourite phrases offered by runners to one another. It’s a simplistic, black and white comment for a topic that’s anything but. Heading into a marathon, or at least into…
Carbon shoes in marathon training and racing – part 3
I’ve shared how carbon shoes can help performance, what to look out for and how you might want to reassess the way you pace races. Now let’s recap and offer a couple more bits of advice to help you get…
Carbon shoes in marathon training and racing – part 2
Carbon shoes in training One of the big benefits of carbon shoes are the reduced recovery needs since the muscles aren’t having to absorb as much shock/do as much work. The added rigidity and bounce of the shoes means less…
Marathon pre-race routine
It’s an hour until your marathon starts. Nerves are high. You’re frantically checking and double-checking your belt or bag, shoe laces, making sure your watch is working and perhaps applying Vaseline to places we won’t talk about. What about your…
Taper nutrition before carb loading
If you’re about to head into your marathon taper, you’ve essentially done everything that hard work can achieve before race day. Now it’s time to reduce the amount of training you do and prepare from a tactical and logistical perspective….
How to pick your next marathon
If you enjoy marathon running, it can be hard to know which one to do next, especially since we’re so lucky these days to have an abundance of choice. How do you narrow down and finally choose your next marathon?…
