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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Ray’s Rules for Adjusting Your Training Program When Life Gets in the Way
Life rarely follows your training plan perfectly. Learn Coach Ray’s five simple rules for adjusting workouts when work, family, travel, and other commitments get in the way. Discover how to stay consistent, avoid common mistakes, and continue making progress toward your endurance sport goals.
View More Ray’s Rules for Adjusting Your Training Program When Life Gets in the WayNever Try New Nutrition on Marathon Race Day
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.
View More Never Try New Nutrition on Marathon Race DayStop 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.
View More Stop Running Your Long Runs Too FastTuesday Training Plan – Getting Started in RUNNING Training Plan (BEGINNER 4 weeks – Start Any Monday) 4 Weeks to 4km
In 4 weeks’ time when you run 4km, you will have accomplished something very special. Designed for Beginner runners who are looking to get started and improve their fitness to run 4km, the primary goal of this training plan is to get you STARTED.
View More Tuesday Training Plan – Getting Started in RUNNING Training Plan (BEGINNER 4 weeks – Start Any Monday) 4 Weeks to 4km