Whether it’s your first or your twentieth, everyone needs a pick-me-up, or two or three, when running a marathon. Whether you’ve hit the wall and are powering through or just chugging along at your planned pace, it’s never easy. Motivation and inspiration along the way can help a whole lot. There’s nothing better than seeing … Read more
Most runners will be familiar with the concept of a long run. It is considered a staple of the weekly training plan. It is exactly how it sounds – a run that lasts longer than the rest of your weekly runs and is normally performed at a steady easy pace. However, there is a second … Read more
Our group of runners and reviewers have gone out to the market and road-tested the best marathon running shoes for the 2022 running season – and here’s their pick. Whether you’re a marathon virgin or a veteran, selecting a pair of shoes for your marathon training and event can be a tough task. Sometimes you … Read more
Many runners get sick in the run up up to their race. In fact, almost half – 40 percent – of marathoners experience at least a cold in the two months leading up to their race. And that’s not all. In the 3 to 72 hours after a marathon, runners are also at increased risk … Read more
There comes a point in every runner’s career when you want to begin to take your training more seriously. There’s a desire to improve race times, running economy, and paces. This is the point where your training plan becomes more specific, you become more interested in data and splits, and you look for the best … Read more