Can I split long runs into two runs?
Marathons require a lot of mileage, with the key session of each training week being a long run. Can this be split up and made into two runs? How can it be done in the best way? Let’s find out….
Marathons require a lot of mileage, with the key session of each training week being a long run. Can this be split up and made into two runs? How can it be done in the best way? Let’s find out….
You’ve got your training plan, you’re sticking to it well, but you feel like you’re holding back at times and wondering whether you should run a bit faster. How do you know if it’s the right choice? Let’s find out….
Long runs are an inevitable part of marathon training, and even plans that have “shorter” long runs still include them. But that raises the question, how far should your longest run be before your marathon? 20 miles or 3…
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There are many factors that influence your marathon day performance, and one that doesn’t necessarily spring to mind, at least not until a few days before the race, is how to pace it. Let’s look at what you need to…
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