marathon training

The Marathon Starts After 30 Kilometres

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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marathon training

Stop 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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Tempo Run Workout

Friday Fartlek Run: 5x 7min Tempo Runs

This Friday Fartlek Run features 5×7-minute tempo intervals designed to build aerobic strength and sustainable speed. Running at Level III with short recoveries, this session is ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathons, marathons, and longer endurance events, providing quality training without excessive fatigue.

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Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 7min Tempo Runs

This Friday Fartlek Run features 4×7-minute tempo efforts at an intensity just below threshold — controlled, sustainable, and highly effective for building aerobic strength. Ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathons, marathons, and longer events, especially during early build phases or taper periods.

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Tempo Run

Friday Fartlek Run: 5x 5min Tempo Runs

This Friday Fartlek Run features 5×5-minute tempo efforts at an intensity just below threshold — strong, controlled, and sustainable. Ideal for runners and triathletes building towards half marathons, marathons, or longer events, this session develops aerobic strength without overreaching and fits perfectly into early build phases or taper periods.

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Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 6min Tempo Runs

This Friday Fartlek Run features 4×6-minute tempo efforts at a comfortably hard intensity below threshold. A perfect endurance session for runners and triathletes building toward half and full marathons, or maintaining fitness during a taper.

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Training Through Christmas: How to Stay Fit Without Missing the Festivities | Runners, Triathletes & Cyclists

Training Through Christmas: How to Stay Fit Without Missing the Festivities

Christmas doesn’t have to mean losing fitness or starting the New Year behind. Learn how runners, triathletes, and cyclists can train smart through the festive period by prioritising what matters, using short quality sessions, protecting recovery, and staying flexible — so you arrive in January fit, fresh, and motivated.

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Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 5min Tempo Runs

Boost your running fitness with this Friday Fartlek Run session featuring 4×5-minute tempo intervals. Discover how to pace your tempo efforts, structure your warm-up and cool-down, and build strength for half-marathons, marathons, and beyond. Perfect for recreational runners and triathletes.

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Friday Fartlek Run: Modified Meb’s Marathon Session #2

Meb Keflezighi is a legendary runner. On top of his marathon success, Meb has a Marathon PB of 2:08:37 and was the silver medalist at the 2004 Athens Men’s Olympic Marathon. He was also the winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon and the 2014 Boston Marathon. This workout targets slightly faster than race pace to your body is exposed to and can develop. Although this session targets marathon events specifically, it is also of benefit for runners and triathletes preparing for events from half marathon distance and above.

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Friday Fartlek Run: Modified Meb’s Marathon Session #1

Meb Keflezighi is a legendary runner. On top of his marathon success, Meb has a Marathon PB of 2:08:37 and was the silver medalist at the 2004 Athens Men’s Olympic Marathon. He was also the winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon and the 2014 Boston Marathon. This workout targets slightly faster than race pace to your body is exposed to and can develop. Although this session targets marathon events specifically, it is also of benefit for runners and triathletes preparing for events from half marathon distance and above.

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