Marathon, ultra and run training advice for endurance athletes, from building your first plan to running faster by running slower.
Training for a marathon is a serious commitment. But here's what the running world doesn't say loudly enough: you don't need to make it your full-time job to cross the finish line. Thousands of recreational runners complete marathons every year while holding down demanding careers, raising families, and living full lives. The difference between those […]
"Unlock Your Running Potential: How the Run-Walk Method Can Help You Go Farther and Faster" Run-Walk-Run Method: The Quick Answer The run-walk-run method means alternating a set period of running with a short walk break, starting from the first minute of your run – not waiting until you are tired. The slower your pace, the […]
Spring Marathon season is fast approaching… It is probably about now you will be looking to ramp up your long run/training. This blog post covers off how we believe you should approach that as well as some useful tips/items to consider now before it’s too late. At the time of writing this we are 8-9 […]
Many believe that running slower can ultimately make you faster, with Zone 2 training playing a pivotal role in this. This approach involves running at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate or, alternatively, 80-88% of your lactate threshold heart rate (Read more on thresholds here). The goal is to enhance aerobic capacity and endurance, creating […]
Training for a marathon is a significant challenge that requires both respect and preparation. The duration of training varies based on your existing fitness level, usually falling between 12 weeks and 12 months. To prepare adequately, we believe most runners should focus on "time on feet" and not achieving a certain distance in training. This […]
So you want to do an Ultra Marathon? There is no hiding the fact that running has become more and more popular over the past 18 months with 1 in 5 over 16 year olds looking to run in 2024. You may be sitting there having already completed a 5k, 10k, half marathon or even […]
