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A female runner in a SUB-3 vest runs with bone conduction headphones, music notes floating from her ears, surrounded by a scenic background.

Why I learned to stop worrying and love bone conducting headphones

They’re race legal, road aware and surprisingly effective – even for a purist
Patrick Hayes 10 Sep 2025
A cheerful cartoon-style runner in a black SUB-3 shirt declares “I declare I’m running SUB-3!” through a megaphone in a park, as two nearby joggers turn their heads.

Should I announce my plan to go sub-3?

Thinking of going public with your sub-3 marathon goal? Here’s how to manage the pressure, pick your moment and let your legs do the talking.
Patrick Hayes 09 Sep 2025
A colorful cartoon shows marathon runners in SUB-3 t-shirts lining up at a hotel breakfast buffet, choosing carb-rich foods to fuel their upcoming race effort.

What should I eat the morning of a marathon for a sub-3 effort?

Preparing the perfect pre-race breakfast is key to unlocking your best sub-3 marathon performance.
Patrick Hayes 08 Sep 2025
Bold graphic with the Sub-3 medal logo and headline: “10 rules for surviving the marathon training block” set against a clean light silver background.

10 rules for surviving the marathon training block

Sub-3 training isn’t glamorous — it’s repetitive, exhausting and occasionally lonely. Here’s how to get through it stronger, not broken.
Patrick Hayes 07 Sep 2025
A male runner in a yellow SUB-3 vest sits on a track using a Theragun on his thigh, surrounded by stylised greenery, sports facilities and soft cartoon-like textures.

In praise of a Theragun for sub-3 training

Massage guns might look like a gimmick, but used well they can be a sub-3 runner’s secret weapon. This is how to get real value out of one - without overdoing it.
Patrick Hayes 04 Sep 2025
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Why you should keep a training log during sub-3 marathon training

Why writing a few honest sentences after each run could be one of the most valuable habits you develop during sub-3 marathon training.
Patrick Hayes 03 Sep 2025
Cartoon Tin Man in a sub-3 marathon finisher shirt struggles to run with stiff, short strides, illustrating post-race soreness during recovery week.

How to recover in the week after your sub-3 marathon

The first week after your marathon can feel strange and hollow — this is how to recover properly, avoid injury and rebuild both body and mind.
Patrick Hayes 02 Sep 2025

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