How much recovery do you need after a sub-3 marathon?
Running sub-3 takes a huge toll. Learn how long to rest before jogging, quality work, racing or tackling another marathon — and why patience pays off.
Patrick Hayes
How to plan your long run strategy for sub-3 marathon training
Learn how to plan your long runs for sub-3 marathon training. Build endurance, practise fuelling, and prepare for race day with a clear strategy.
Strides in sub-3 marathon training: why they matter
Short, relaxed bursts of speed can sharpen form, boost efficiency, and build confidence. Here’s why strides are vital in sub-3 marathon training.
In praise of Garmin’s smart scales
How one smart scale exposed the truth about my body fat – and helped transform my running career.
Does cross-training help you achieve a sub-3 marathon?
Does cross-training help with a sub-3 marathon? Learn when it works, which options are best, and how to stay fit through injury or recovery.
Recovery runs in sub-3 training: vital or junk miles?
Recovery runs aren’t junk miles. For the sub-3 marathoner, they’re vital for blood flow, recovery, mileage and rhythm. Run slow to run fast.
Do you need track sessions to run a sub-3 marathon?
Track sessions are not essential for a sub-3 marathon, but they can sharpen fitness, boost confidence, and build strength if used wisely alongside road training.