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 to log a treadmill run
Whether you regularly run on a treadmill or just use it when the nights draw in and the paths and roads aren’t safe for running, you’ll have come across the flaws and drawbacks of logging your treadmill runs. Watch…
What should I do in the final week before a marathon?
Your taper for a marathon is important, but within this 2-3 week period, the final week of preparation is the most important week. Here we’ll look at what you can do to avoid harming your chances of running the best…
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…
Can I split long runs into two runs?
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….
When should runners strength train?
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…
How to handle blisters
What’s the deal with blisters? They can be a real nuisance, they used to be associated with new footwear, but oftentimes new shoes are comfortable straight out of the box. So how do we get blisters? The answer is SHEAR….
Why you can eat less meat during marathon training
I’ll preface this blog with some context. I eat meat and animal products, and it’s not my place to try and tell you what to do. It’s a personal choice what we eat. You might think that training for a…
Choosing your mid-run carbohydrate sources
When it comes to long endurance runs, especially the marathon, the decision isn’t so much “to carb or not to carb”, but rather how to go about it. Personal preference We all have certain products we naturally gravitate to,…
