How best to race when you’re not on peak form
You can’t be in PB shape for every race. If the training hasn’t quite come together, the key is to accept the fitness you have, adjust accordingly and avoid making things worse in the final few days.
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When the pace gets hard, a familiar voice can carry you through
Sydney Marathon 2026: Tenfold growth, a course record – but is it getting faster?
We need to talk about the other meaning of ‘Sub-3’
How to represent England as a Masters marathon runner
How to use energy gels for a marathon
Why a summer of training in the heat could pay off this autumn
INSIGHTS
Sydney Marathon 2026: Tenfold growth, a course record – but is it getting faster?
Sydney Marathon has grown from just 3,453 finishers in 2022 to more than 36,000 in 2026. Sub-3 has analysed five years of results to see what that extraordinary expansion has meant for the race – and for runners chasing a sub-three-hour marathon.
How to represent England as a Masters marathon runner
Why a summer of training in the heat could pay off this autumn
How to qualify for the London Marathon through Good For Age
What sub-3 runners can learn from Josh Kerr's mile world record
How fast can I really run a marathon?
What are the phases in a sub-3 training cycle?
STRATEGY
Sub-3 marathon training on holiday: advice and strategies
Training on holiday as a sub-3 runner can be tricky. Here’s how to balance running with rest, avoid niggles, and return home fitter, fresher and ready to train.
Sub-3 marathon training: should you run a 100-mile week?
Negative splits in the marathon: smart strategy for sub-3?
From 3:30 to sub-3 marathon: 10 things to do differently
How to plan your long run strategy for sub-3 marathon training
Even pacing in big city marathons: is it realistic for sub-3?
How running tangents can shave minutes off your marathon time
DECISIONS
Should you run doubles to break 3 hours in the marathon?
Doubles can add mileage and boost adaptation in marathon training. Here’s how sub-3 hopefuls can use them wisely — and the risks to avoid.
Can you run back-to-back sub-3 marathons?
Can trail running prepare you for a sub-3 marathon?
Does cross-training help you achieve a sub-3 marathon?
Recovery runs in sub-3 training: vital or junk miles?
Do you need track sessions to run a sub-3 marathon?
