Marathon Training

Marathon Training

28th Mar 2017

Marathon tips for the final few weeks

Advice on training, mental preparation and nutrition as you work towards your 26.2-mile challenge
4th Dec 2016

Marathon training: Get ready for the road by logging miles in the mud

Planning to run a spring marathon? Liz McColgan-Nuttall insists getting some cross country in your legs will have you in shape for 26.2 miles
3rd Jul 2016

Marathon training: The long run - how far?

An excerpt from Hansons Marathon Method highlights how the widely used 20-mile-plus long runs can be damaging
22nd Apr 2016

Sonia Samuels' marathon advice

If your first marathon is around the corner, then GB international Sonia Samuels, whose PB of 2:28:04 was set in Berlin last year, has some last-minute advice
13th Apr 2016

20 things you need to know about the marathon

About to embark on a 26.2-miler? Here are some facts you may not know about athletics' toughest event
22nd Mar 2016

Marathon pacing: Smashing through the wall

Physiologist Christof Schwiening explains a revolutionary method of predicting optimal pace for the 26-mile distance
22nd Apr 2015

London Marathon countdown

Follow our guide to preparing for the challenge of running 26.2 miles on Sunday
25th Jan 2015

Debut marathons: Going the distance

Working towards a spring marathon? Now is the time to make sure that the experience will be a good one and Dr Jason Karp offers 10 simple strategies to help you on your way
7th Jan 2015

Ankle injuries

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries to runners and repeated injuries to the area should not be ignored, writes Mark Buckingham
31st Dec 2014

Marathon training plan: Advanced

Check out this 16-week training plan if you're running a marathon and aiming for a time of around three hours
23rd Dec 2014

Fartlek running: Playing with speed

Fartlek running has influenced some of the past greats and it's still as effective today
19th Dec 2014

Marathon training plan: Intermediate

If you're working towards a marathon and aiming for a time of around four hours check out this 18-week training plan
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