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Stylised cartoon of a male runner in an orange SUB-3 shirt and blue -3 cap leaning over a barrier in exhaustion, while other runners continue racing in the background.

When should you DNF during a sub-3 marathon attempt?

Knowing when to DNF isn’t weakness – it’s part of running smart. You don’t need to prove your grit every time you race.
Patrick Hayes 10 Oct 2025
Stylised graphic of a barefoot runner in a SUB-3 shirt undergoing gait analysis, with a footprint shown on screen and a technician observing in a clinical setting.

Should sub-3 runners get a gait analysis?

Gait analysis might work for beginners - but at sub-3 level, one-size-fits-all advice can do more harm than good. Trust your stride, not just the science.
Patrick Hayes 09 Oct 2025
Two runners in Sub-3 gear push hard up a steep country road at sunrise, symbolising the grit, commitment and early starts behind every sub-3 marathon attempt.

Why sub-3 marathoners should embrace elevation

It’s tough, often ugly, and sometimes misunderstood — but strategic hill training can transform your strength, form, and marathon performance.
Patrick Hayes 08 Oct 2025
Stylised image of a female runner in a Sub-3 T-shirt squeezing a soft flask mid-run on a sunny path, showing hydration, ease and refreshment during training.

Why every sub-3 runner should own a soft flask

From better fuelling to fewer mid-run disasters, here’s why a soft flask might be the smartest bit of kit in your sub-3 arsenal.
Patrick Hayes 07 Oct 2025
A 58-year-old runner, Mikael Bask, finishing the 2025 Stockholm Marathon under the red finish arch with a time of 2:59:56, watched by a crowd in the stadium.

My road to breaking sub-3 at 58

Runner Mikael Bask achieved his first sub-3 marathon at 58 after losing 20kg and averaging 100km a week, showing what dedication and structured training can achieve at any age.
Mikael Bask 06 Oct 2025
Confident female runner throws her watch to the ground mid-race, wearing a Sub-3 logo top, while others around her strain and struggle to keep pace.

In praise of perceived effort for the sub‑3 runner

What happens when you stop chasing your watch - and start listening to your body
Patrick Hayes 02 Oct 2025
A stylised female marathon runner in a SUB-3 shirt takes a water cup from a volunteer during a city race, surrounded by other runners and urban buildings.

What’s the best way of hydrating during a sub-3 marathon?

Hydration might seem simple, but getting it wrong can ruin your race. Here’s how to hydrate smart during a sub-3 marathon without wasting time or energy.
Patrick Hayes 01 Oct 2025

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