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Flat lay photo showing full marathon kit for London 2025, including shoes, nutrition, vest, watch and gear, laid out with precision the night before the race.

Inside my race day layout for the 2025 London Marathon

Laid out the night before, tested over years of racing. This is everything I used to run 2:45 at the 2025 London Marathon, down to the last soft flask and sock.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
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
Cartoon-style image of a confused sub-3 runner holding an enormous training plan titled "SUB-3 MARATHON TRAINING PLAN", looking overwhelmed by its complexity.

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
Digital illustration of carb-rich foods like bread, pasta, and cereal inside a red forbidden sign, with bold text below reading “NO CARBS ALLOWED!” on a beige background.

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

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