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It can be tricky to know whether you’ll need a drink or not when you first get into running. Even later down the line, as you start training for longer races, the question can crop up again. Here are some…
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There are virtually no hard and fast rules for training endurance, whether for running, cycling, swimming or any other endurance sport. Why is it then that the 80:20 ratio is so commonly seen, and does it really hold true? …
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…
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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…
