Easy runs have an important purpose in marathon training. Learn why controlled Level II running builds aerobic fitness, supports recovery, and helps you perform better in harder sessions. Stop judging easy runs by pace alone and discover why running at the appropriate effort can make you a stronger, more consistent marathon runner.
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Don’t turn your marathon long runs into weekly races. Learn why keeping most long runs controlled at Level II can build endurance, improve recovery, and support consistent training. Discover when faster running belongs in your programme and why saving your racing for race day can help you perform at your best.
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Your marathon long run needs to build the endurance and durability required for 42.2 kilometres without compromising the rest of your training. Learn why there is no magic distance, how to progress your long runs appropriately, and why consistency, controlled intensity, fuelling practice and recovery matter more than one monster session.
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Many runners feel strong during the first half of a marathon, but the real challenge begins after 30 kilometres. Learn why marathon training focuses on endurance, consistency, and patience, and discover how preparing for the final 12 kilometres can help you achieve a stronger finish on race day.
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