Marathon Day Race Strategy and Recovery
This is the fifth and final article in my series on preparing for the marathon. In the previous articles available here, we covered getting fit enough to train, choosing a training plan, dealing with injuries, and the taper. Now, let’s tackle the big day itself – the marathon! Race Day Preparation: The Night Before The […]
Marathon Tapering: The Final Countdown – Nutrition & Performance
This is the fourth article in my series on preparing for the marathon, focusing on the crucial phase: tapering. After months of dedicated training, the marathon looms large. Now’s the time to fine-tune your body and mind for the big day. Marathon tapering isn’t about stopping completely; it’s a strategic reduction in training volume and […]
Unlocking Marathon Success: Why You Need a Marathon Training Plan & How to Choose the Right One for You
This is the second article in my series on preparing for the marathon, focusing on the crucial step of choosing and adapting a training plan. The first article, which can be seen here, dealt with getting fit enough to follow a marathon training plan. Before we get into the details of how to choose a […]
The Easy Run: Think effort NOT pace
Easy runs are great. They feel comfortable, you don’t usually get injured doing them and they should make up 80% of your running week (either by time or distance) Of course, If you are just starting out running for the first time you may think that “easy running” is a contradiction in terms. However, as […]
