Should I get my dream pair of shoes for my sub-3 attempt?
When you’ve done the hard training, is it really worth dropping another £250 on race-day shoes? Maybe not. But you don’t want to be blaming your feet at 35K.
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10 things nobody tells you about going sub-3
You’ve heard about the pace, the pain and the payoff. But these are the quiet truths most runners only discover once they’re deep into the journey.
How should I carb load before a sub-3 effort?
Why carb loading doesn’t mean stuffing your face – and how sub-3 runners get it right.
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.
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.
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.
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.