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A marathon runner in a blue SUB-3 t-shirt stands at a crossroads, looking at directional signs pointing to Berlin, Valencia, Chicago and Yorkshire.

Choosing the right marathon course for a sub-3 attempt

Not all marathon courses are created equal – here’s how to choose the one that gives you the best chance of breaking three hours.
Patrick Hayes 25 Sep 2025
Why I decided to quit alcohol for good during sub‑3 training

Why I decided to quit alcohol for good during sub‑3 training

How giving up alcohol helped me train more consistently, recover more efficiently and ultimately run faster - without losing the joy of running culture.
Patrick Hayes 24 Sep 2025
Painterly illustration of a marathon runner in black with bib 31261 ‘Sted,’ red shoes, headband and sunglasses, mid-stride on a sunlit road with blurred crowd behind.

Five things we learned from Harry Styles’s sub-3 at Berlin

From near-perfect splits to smart gear choices, Harry Styles’s sub-3 in Berlin highlights lessons any runner can apply to chase their own breakthrough.
Patrick Hayes 23 Sep 2025
Bold graphic with the Sub-3 medal logo and headline: “10 things to stop doing if you want to go sub-3” set against a clean light silver background.

10 things to stop doing if you want to go sub-3

Cut the clutter. Let go of the habits that hold you back — and start sub-3 training with purpose.
Patrick Hayes 23 Sep 2025
Stylised image of a male marathon runner with his head in his hands, standing beneath a finish line clock showing 3:01, capturing the pain of narrowly missing sub-3.

Advice for when you don’t get that sub-3

Missing sub-3 can feel like heartbreak. Here’s how to process the disappointment, learn from it and come back stronger.
Patrick Hayes 22 Sep 2025
Stylised image of a male runner in a "SUB-3" t-shirt opening a fridge filled with beetroot juice cartons, set in a bold red-toned graphic kitchen scene.

Beetroot juice for sub-3 runners: does it actually work?

It’s not just hype. With regular use, beetroot juice can boost oxygen efficiency, improve running economy and help you go the distance on race day.
Patrick Hayes 18 Sep 2025
Emil Zátopek leading the 5000 m final at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, face contorted with effort, running to win after already claiming 10,000 m gold.

In praise of a maximalist approach to sub-3 running

Reclaiming ambition in an age of caution, comfort and compromise.
Patrick Hayes 17 Sep 2025

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