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…
You’ve got your target marathon booked, and your target times set, now you need to decide the training time frame. How long do you need to prepare for your race? Let’s find out. How fit are you right now?…
We can do the best training in the world and still not completely avoid injuries. Kenenisa Bekele proved that when he withdrew from the 2020 London Marathon with a calf injury. If these issues are going to be unavoidable, we…
Whether you’re in your marathon specific block of training or you’re focused on increasing speed for longer term marathon success, good route planning can be a useful tool in reaching PBs. Route planning tools Google maps is of course a…
To run faster, you sometimes have to take a short term step backwards. Whether it’s a change in running technique or the addition of strength training, it can mean race times go in the “wrong” direction. The short term…
There are lots of ways to plan a running route. Below I’ve listed the four most common types with some of the pros and cons for each. I would recommend using all four in your training to keep variety and…
As runner’s we often track just about every conceivable statistic in an attempt to compare our runs to previous efforts, and of course to improve. Less common though is the action of tracking what food we eat. Here’s what you’re…
A gait analysis is a review of your running style, often focused on foot placement for purchasing the correct shoes. There are various methods but always the idea is to ensure you’re landing well on the foot, with a comfortable…
There are lots of ways to improve running and the methods used depend on the metrics you choose to measure progress by. Let’s look at 3 of the easiest and most effective ways you can get better without spending more…
There are numerous methods by which to gauge the effort of a run and potentially alter your pace accordingly. Here I’ll discuss the positives and negatives of using your heart rate. Why measure heart rate? The rate at which…