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…
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. …
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…
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…
Before you think I’m being snarky or elitist, or encouraging negative feelings about running, that couldn’t be further from the truth. I’ve heard some version of “I’m a failure” from so many people over the years, and even felt it…
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….
Strength training is something I recommend for every runner, no matter their fitness level. It has numerous benefits which I’ve covered in previous blogs. Here we’re going to look at when in your day you should perform strength training and…
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…
A marathon is almost always a big task for anybody. There are of course some people who can run a really unstructured and inefficient plan, and still run marathon times most of us could only dream of, but they’re the…