


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 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…

What to look for in a marathon training group
Running can be a very solitary activity at times, especially when you’re training for a marathon since you potentially won’t be doing the normal sessions with your running club as often. Finding yourself a group of people to train with…

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?…

Pick your holidays carefully in marathon training
Everyone loves a holiday for the time away from many of our daily commitments, but for runners it’s an opportunity to explore new places, see amazing views and do completely different types of running such as fells and trails, or…

Pre-taper tiredness is a good thing. Here’s why.
If you’re feeling exhausted right before your taper, it can leave you with a distinct lack of confidence, but fear not, it’s perfectly normal. Here’s why. It’s the hardest part Aside from the long runs being at their peak…

Don’t keep stopping your watch on long runs
The use of GPS watches and technology can give us lots of information to improve as runners, but also the desire to cheat ourselves or make choices that we feel make us look better to others. One such choice, and…

Stepping up from long runs to marathon day
During marathon training the long runs are almost certainly the hardest part of your training week, and they can leave you with the question of whether you can step up the pace on race day. Here we’ll explore what makes…

How to increase mileage for a faster marathon
When it comes to running a faster marathon, total weekly mileage is the number one factor that predicts faster times. The more miles you cover, generally speaking, the faster you’ll run a marathon. Let’s look at how you can add…