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Bold graphic featuring the Sub-3 medal logo and the title “10 workouts every sub-3 runner should know” in clean, well-balanced text on a light silver background.

10 workouts every sub-3 runner should know

You don’t need fancy stats or secret sessions. Just these ten workouts, done well and done often.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Cartoon-style image of a smiling runner in a SUB-3 shirt sitting at a table with chicken, steak, sushi, rice, eggs, protein bars, and a shake — highlighting protein intake.

How much protein should I be eating for a sub-3 effort?

If you're chasing sub-3, getting enough protein can help you bounce back faster, retain muscle, and train more effectively — without bulking up.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Stylised cartoon of a calm sub-3 runner jogging in a navy shirt while a younger runner in orange sprints ahead on a road, both heading the same direction.

Should I follow the 80:20 rule in sub-3 training?

The biggest sub-3 gains often come not from pushing harder – but from knowing when to hold back.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
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What’s the best training plan for a sub-3 marathon?

There’s no one-size-fits-all plan for sub-3. But with smart structure, personalisation and consistency, you can build a training block that really works.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
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Should I try carb depletion for a sub-3 marathon?

It’s old-school, largely discredited by science — and still, in some cases, surprisingly useful
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Runner in a yellow SUB-3 shirt stands in front of a shoe rack filled with colorful running shoes, thoughtfully deciding which pair to use for his next training run.

How many shoes should a sub-3 runner have in rotation?

Rotating your running shoes isn’t just about indulgence or kit obsession. For sub-3 runners, it’s a practical strategy for injury prevention, cost control and performance.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Cartoon of an elderly man in a “SUB-3” shirt crossing the marathon finish line, smiling with arms raised. Other runners and cheering spectators fill the background.

Am I too old to run a sub-3 marathon?

You don’t need to be young to run sub-3 – just disciplined, consistent and willing to train smart. Age changes the game, but it doesn’t end it.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025

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