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Should I run fasted during sub-3 training?

Some runners swear by fasted training. Others think it is a fast track to bonking. So what is the truth when chasing sub-3?

Should I do yoga in pursuit of a sub-3 marathon?

Yoga isn’t just for recovery - it can improve posture, stride, breathing and mindset. Here’s how to make it work for your sub-3 goals without going full spiritual guru.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

What’s the ideal temperature for a marathon?

Cooler weather isn’t just more comfortable – it can be the difference between breaking three hours and breaking down.

Sub-3 lessons from a lifetime in club running

With a 2:32 best and many years of sub-3 running, Pete Johnson built his success on mileage, club sessions and race-hardened experience — lessons that still matter for today’s marathoners.

How should I use electrolytes during my sub-3 effort?

Electrolytes like sodium and potassium play a quiet but critical role in marathon performance. Here’s how to manage them without going overboard.

Should I carry my own fuel during a sub-3 marathon attempt?

Course nutrition is a gamble. For serious sub-3 runners, carrying your own fuel offers peace of mind, control and consistency at a moment when everything else is on the edge.

Have you got the sub-3 mindset?

Going sub-3 starts with belief. These are the habits, traits and decisions that define the runners who break through.