What’s the ideal body fat for a sub-3 runner?
Shedding excess body fat won’t help everyone - but for me, it was the gamechanger that took my sub-3 running to the next level. Here’s how I did it, what I learned, and why it’s not for everyone.
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What if I need to go to the toilet during a sub-3 marathon attempt?
It’s not the most glamorous aspect of marathon running, but it’s one nearly every runner has worried about at some point: what if I need the toilet mid-race?
How rare is sub‑3? A back‑of‑the‑envelope estimate
Despite rising participation and faster technology, sub-3 remains one of the most selective milestones in endurance sport – reached by only a minute share of runners each year.
How I went from being obese to running sub-3 in 12 months
A year after hitting my heaviest weight, I ran a sub-3 marathon. This is the journey, the lessons, and the mindset that made it possible.
Do Alphaflys help you run a sub-3 marathon?
Sub-3 stays with you for life. And in my view, these shoes can help make it happen.