Berlin Marathon 2026: sub-3 numbers bounce back after last year’s heat
More than 3,700 runners broke three hours in Berlin on Sunday, a 55 per cent increase in a year. Five years of results show just how much conditions can shape marathon times.
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INSIGHTS
Berlin Marathon 2026: sub-3 numbers bounce back after last year’s heat
More than 3,700 runners broke three hours in Berlin on Sunday, a 55 per cent increase in a year. Five years of results show just how much conditions can shape marathon times.
Sydney Marathon 2026: Tenfold growth, a course record – but is it getting faster?
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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.
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DECISIONS
Should you run doubles to break 3 hours in the marathon?
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