Deload weeks in marathon training
Within a 12-16 week marathon training block there are many options you have in order to ensure you get to the start line in peak condition and without injury. Deload weeks are a great example of one such choice. …
What most people don’t do when it comes to setting marathon goals
Your marathon is set, and your goals are decided, but have you missed out these key steps that’ll make you more likely to reach those goals? What I won’t go into here but is also important are the principles of…
What should l do if I miss a running strength session?
If you’re someone who bucks the trend by including regular strength exercise in their running plan, you’re bound to miss the odd session every now and then, so when you’re short on time it’s the strength work that understandably gets…
How should I taper for a marathon?
In my previous blog on the topic of tapering we looked at tapers typically lasting 2-3 weeks. This would be the length of time that I recommend most people take to reduce training load however, there is evidence that 7…
How long should I taper for a marathon?
Tapering is something associated with marathons and ultramarathons more than it is shorter distances. Heading into your first marathon in particular you may have never tapered before, other than training less on the week of a race. Tactical preparation…