Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for marathon’s and half marathons
The final 5 kilometres of a half marathon reveal how well you’ve trained, paced, fuelled, and prepared. Learn why strong finishes are built long before race day and discover practical strategies to help you maintain your pace, stay mentally focused, and finish your next half marathon with confidence.
View More The Last 5K Doesn’t Care How Good You Felt Early
Running your target marathon pace is a skill that should be practised before race day. Learn why marathon pace is about more than just your watch, how to build confidence through training, and why pacing correctly from the start can make all the difference over 42.2 kilometres.
View More Don’t Guess Your Marathon Pace – Train It Before Race Day
Many runners spend months training for a half marathon without ever becoming comfortable at their goal race pace. Learn why practising race pace is essential, how to include it in your training, and why confidence on race day comes from recognising the effort you’ve already mastered in training.
View More Most Runners Get Race Pace Training Wrong
Wondering if you’re fit enough to start marathon training? Discover the fitness foundation I recommend, why you don’t need to be marathon-ready on day one, and how consistent, progressive training can help first-time and recreational runners successfully prepare for 42.2km with confidence.
View More How Fit Do You Need To Be To Start Marathon Training?
Thinking about running your first marathon? Discover whether anyone can train for 42.2km, the fitness foundation you’ll need, and why consistency matters more than natural talent. Learn how a structured training plan can help first-time and recreational runners confidently prepare for marathon success.
View More Can Anyone Train For A Marathon?
Missing a workout during marathon training isn’t the end of the world. Learn why trying to “catch up” missed sessions can do more harm than good, and discover why consistency over months matters far more than any single workout when preparing for your next marathon.
View More Missed a Workout? Don’t Chase It
Many runners think long runs are simply about covering the distance. In reality, the best long runs prepare you for race day by building endurance, practising race pace, refining your fuelling strategy, and teaching your body to run strongly when fatigue begins to set in.
View More Most Runners Waste Their Long Runs
Recovery is where your marathon fitness is built. Learn why respecting recovery days, keeping easy runs genuinely easy, and allowing your body time to adapt can improve performance, reduce injury risk, and help you stay consistent throughout your marathon training programme for long-term success.
View More Respect Recovery Days: They Make You a Better Marathon Runner
Most runners focus on the start and finish of a half marathon, but the middle kilometres are where races are often won or lost. Learn why pacing discipline between 6K and 15K is critical, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to set yourself up for a strong finish.
View More Where Most Half Marathon Races Fall Apart
Many runners believe they need to run every day to successfully complete a half marathon. In reality, three well-structured runs per week can be enough to build endurance, improve fitness, and reach the start line prepared. Learn why consistency, recovery, and quality sessions matter more than simply running more.
View More Why Three Runs Per Week Can Be Enough For A Half Marathon