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Stylised cartoon of a runner in a SUB-3 vest holding a calculator and examining shoes on the floor, with a bar graph behind him illustrating cost-per-km comparison.

Are your running shoes good value? Try this simple test

High price doesn’t always mean poor value. Here’s how tracking cost per kilometre can help you make smarter choices - and stretch your shoe budget further.
Patrick Hayes 03 Dec 2025
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Top 10 signs you’re ready to race sub-3

Tick most of these boxes and you’re not just dreaming of sub-3 — you’re ready to race it.
Patrick Hayes 02 Dec 2025
A tired-looking male runner in a SUB-3 t-shirt crouches beside a quiet road, holding his head in frustration after a tough race, with a rural backdrop behind him.

How to mentally reset after a bad race in your sub-3 training build

What to do when your tune-up race goes wrong during sub-3 training – and how to reset mentally, physically and emotionally without losing sight of your goal
Patrick Hayes 01 Dec 2025
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What to do if you miss sub-3 by seconds

When you miss sub-3 by seconds, the pain is real – but so is the potential. Here's how to respond with perspective, resolve and a better plan.
Patrick Hayes 28 Nov 2025
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Should I do tune‑up races during my sub‑3 block?

Racing during marathon training isn’t a distraction – it’s a vital tool. Learn how to use tune-up races to your advantage without derailing your sub-3 block.
Patrick Hayes 27 Nov 2025
Stylised illustration of a runner in a Sub-3 t-shirt holding a phone showing a 2:59:59 Strava time while looking confused at a race clock displaying 3:00:01.

Should I go with Strava or chip time for sub-3?

Strava says I’ve run sub-2:45. The chip time says I haven’t. What gives - and which one really counts?
Patrick Hayes 26 Nov 2025
Stylised graphic featuring the Sub-3 medal logo and bold lettering: “10 things to fix before your next sub-3 training block” on a light silver background.

10 things to fix before your next sub-3 training block

This is your window. Sort the small stuff now and the block will hit harder — and land better.
Patrick Hayes 25 Nov 2025

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