What’s the best training plan for a sub-3 marathon?
There’s no one-size-fits-all plan for sub-3. But with smart structure, personalisation and consistency, you can build a training block that really works.
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Should I try carb depletion for a sub-3 marathon?
It’s old-school, largely discredited by science — and still, in some cases, surprisingly useful
How many shoes should a sub-3 runner have in rotation?
Rotating your running shoes isn’t just about indulgence or kit obsession. For sub-3 runners, it’s a practical strategy for injury prevention, cost control and performance.
Am I too old to run a sub-3 marathon?
You don’t need to be young to run sub-3 – just disciplined, consistent and willing to train smart. Age changes the game, but it doesn’t end it.
What’s the ideal body fat for a sub-3 runner?
Shedding excess body fat won’t help everyone - but for me, it was the gamechanger that took my sub-3 running to the next level. Here’s how I did it, what I learned, and why it’s not for everyone.
What if I need to go to the toilet during a sub-3 marathon attempt?
It’s not the most glamorous aspect of marathon running, but it’s one nearly every runner has worried about at some point: what if I need the toilet mid-race?
How rare is sub‑3? A back‑of‑the‑envelope estimate
Very few people will ever run a marathon in their lifetime. Even fewer will break three hours. Despite the hype around super-shoes, sub-3 remains one of the hardest and most respected benchmarks in amateur sport. Here’s a clear-eyed look at just how rare it really is.
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