Desperate measures to get your marathon PB
As we all know, training doesn’t always go 100% to plan, it rarely does in fact, but if you were right on the cusp of marathon PB fitness before something cropped up to distract you, what can you do in…
Racing options in marathon training
It’s a well-established routine to race in the final 4-6 weeks of marathon training, with two of the most popular and appropriate options, being a half marathon or a 20-miler. I’ve had numerous discussions with clients over the last few…
Race time calculators for marathon training
In the build up to your marathon, you’ll likely have some target times in mind, but it’s common for these to fall into the categories of unambitious, or a little too ambitious, given the timeframe for improvement. It’s therefore a…
How long should a recovery run be?
In a previous blog I explored the topic of how hard, or at what pace, a recovery run should be. Here we’ll delve into how long your recovery runs should be. Recovery run recap I prefer the term easy…
How to motivate yourself for your run
Inevitably we have ebbs and flows of energy and motivation for running, but what can you do to get things back on track? This blog could realistically be far, far longer than it should be so I’m going to…
How much to drink during a marathon and when
Knowing how much to drink and when during a marathon can be tricky. It’s easy to go overboard and the science isn’t all in agreement either. Here are some tips that might just help you out. How much fluid…
Keep training experimental to run faster
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,…
How to move on from a marathon PB
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…
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…
