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A female runner wearing a green "SUB-3" shirt and yellow socks charges toward a brick wall blocking a road, lined with red-and-white race barriers and trees.

How to avoid hitting the wall during a sub-3 marathon attempt

Why runners hit the wall in the marathon — and how smart pacing and fuelling can help you power straight through it.
Patrick Hayes 21 Oct 2025
A woman in office clothes sits calmly at a table, visualising herself running a 2:59 marathon in a SUB-3 vest, arms raised at the finish, inside a bold thought bubble.

Why you should visualise your sub‑3 before the big day

The mental dress rehearsal that could shave minutes off your time
Patrick Hayes 20 Oct 2025
Four proven supplements for sub-3 marathoners — beetroot juice, creatine, beta-alanine, and sodium bicarbonate — laid out on a runner’s training log.

What the IOC says about supplements — and what matters for sub-3 runners

The IOC’s landmark review identifies just five supplements with consistent performance benefits for trained endurance athletes. This guide breaks down what they are, how to use them, and what actually matters for sub-3 runners.
Patrick Hayes 17 Oct 2025
A stylised cartoon of a muscular sub-3 runner holding a forearm plank on a yoga mat, with a timer on the floor showing 3:00 and a focused expression on his face.

Why every sub-3 runner should plank

Not exactly fun – but daily planks can improve your posture, boost efficiency and help you hold form when it really matters.
Patrick Hayes 16 Oct 2025
A runner sleeps peacefully under a Sub-3 duvet, with their running kit laid out and watch on the bedside table, symbolising preparation and recovery.

Why sleep is an integral part of sub-3 training

Sleep isn’t slacking – it’s part of the plan. Prioritise rest like you prioritise mileage.
Patrick Hayes 15 Oct 2025
Bold graphic featuring the Sub-3 medal logo and the text “5 golden rules to remember when attempting sub-3” on a clean light silver background.

Five golden rules to remember when attempting sub-3

The five core truths every serious sub-3 runner needs to know. Say them. Train by them. Earn it.
Patrick Hayes 14 Oct 2025
George Fernandez stands proudly at the Chester Marathon finish area holding a sign showing his time of 2:49:26, wearing his medal and blue finisher’s hoodie.

How the power of positivity got me to 2:49

After years chasing sub-2:50, George Fernandez broke through at Chester Marathon. His run was more than a time – it was a lesson in belief, resilience and the positivity his grandad taught him.
George Fernandez 13 Oct 2025

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