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,…
When your target marathon is done, you may well be chomping at the bit to go and run some shorter, fast races. Here’s what to expect and some tips to make sure you’re getting the best out of yourself. …
The nature of someone who runs is generally going to lean towards challenging themselves, and striving for improvement. As a result of this, I often see people training far too hard and/or too fast in ways that harm them. I…
Whether you’re training for your first marathon or you’re a hardened marathoner, it’s easy to go overboard with what you eat. Here we’ll look at what can so easily happen, the impact it has and how to avoid it. …
Over the last couple of years I’ve read and heard a number of people saying that they don’t do certain things in racing or training, generally with the caveat that “it’s not done me any harm”. This may be true,…
If you’re reading this and you’ve recently achieved a marathon personal best, firstly, congratulations. You may want to push on to your next marathon at this point or not is entirely your choice, but if you’re already eyeing up your…
Running with a friend or friend can be a great tool, but is it always a good idea on your long runs? Benefits of running with a friend Long runs can be pretty dull, especially if you don’t vary…
In big city races you may have the opportunity to run as part of a large group of runners or a smaller pack. Should you go it alone or stick with the group at all costs? Let’s find out. …
Track running can be a great way for road runners to train, there’s no denying that, but what about the downsides? Let’s explore the pros and cons of track running, and how you can make it work within training for…
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…