Taper nutrition before carb loading
If you’re about to head into your marathon taper, you’ve essentially done everything that hard work can achieve before race day. Now it’s time to reduce the amount of training you do and prepare from a tactical and logistical perspective….
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…
When should I run faster?
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….
Finding purpose in every type of run
Some running sessions are more enjoyable than others, and have a clear purpose. In this blog we’re going to look at ways you can view sessions differently if you’re struggling with boredom, the pressure of pace targets or just don’t…
How to keep calm during your taper
Tapering is an essential part of preparation for marathons, and whilst it’s physically the easiest part, it can be the most mentally challenging period of training for a lot of people. Here I’ll share some thoughts that might cross your…
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…