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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Your marathon nutrition strategy should be tested in training, not discovered on race day. Learn how to use long runs to practise fueling, hydration, and timing so you can avoid surprises, reduce the risk of hitting the wall, and give yourself the best chance of marathon success.
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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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Oonagh’s Sunshine Coast Marathon journey shows how effective marathon training can fit around a demanding FIFO lifestyle. With long shifts, tropical heat and limited training opportunities, her programme was adapted around real-life commitments, helping her prepare consistently while staying focused on her goals and her powerful reason for running.
View More Oonagh and the Sunshine Coast Marathon — Making Marathon Training Fit Around Life