Worried you’re losing fitness during your marathon taper? You’re not alone. Learn why reducing your training before race day helps your body recover, absorb months of hard work, and arrive at the start line feeling fresh, confident, and ready to perform at your best.
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Don’t Ignore Running Form: Good Technique Helps You Finish Strong
Good running form can make a big difference during the final kilometres of a marathon. Learn how efficient technique, better posture, and simple form cues help you conserve energy, reduce fatigue, and give yourself the best chance of finishing your marathon feeling stronger and more confident.
View More Don’t Ignore Running Form: Good Technique Helps You Finish StrongDon’t Guess Your Marathon Pace – Train It Before Race Day
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 DayMissed a Workout? Don’t Chase It
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 ItWhere Most Half Marathon Races Fall Apart
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 ApartStop Running Your Long Runs Too Fast
Many marathon runners make the mistake of running their long runs too fast. Learn why slowing down can actually help you build better endurance, recover more effectively, and improve race-day performance. Discover how easy running fits into successful marathon preparation and why consistency beats heroic training sessions every time.
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