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Stylised image of a male runner in a "SUB-3" t-shirt opening a fridge filled with beetroot juice cartons, set in a bold red-toned graphic kitchen scene.

Beetroot juice for sub-3 runners: does it actually work?

It’s not just hype. With regular use, beetroot juice can boost oxygen efficiency, improve running economy and help you go the distance on race day.
Patrick Hayes 18 Sep 2025
Emil Zátopek leading the 5000 m final at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, face contorted with effort, running to win after already claiming 10,000 m gold.

In praise of a maximalist approach to sub-3 running

Reclaiming ambition in an age of caution, comfort and compromise.
Patrick Hayes 17 Sep 2025
Cartoon of a sub-3 runner in a yellow T-shirt reading “WARNING: TAPERING SUB-3 MARATHONER!” as startled bystanders edge away, with one person fleeing in panic.

When to taper for a sub-3 marathon

You’ve conquered high mileage and brutal sessions – now try surviving the taper without driving yourself crazy.
Patrick Hayes 16 Sep 2025
Cartoon of a smiling runner in SUB-3 reflective jacket, LED belt, and headtorch jogging safely at night, while a cyclist with bike lights gives a thumbs-up under a streetlamp.

The best way of being seen when sub-3 training in the dark

Stay safe on dark runs with reflective gear and light belts. Essential kit for sub-3 marathoners to avoid collisions and keep training on track.
Patrick Hayes 15 Sep 2025
A stylised SUB-3 marathon runner in an orange shirt with bib and medal drinks a chocolate protein shake post-race, wearing a watch, with city and hills in background.

How to fuel for sub-3: from training block to race day

Practical nutrition and fuelling guide for sub-3 runners, covering training block, race prep, marathon fuelling and recovery.
Patrick Hayes 12 Sep 2025
Cartoon of a runner relaxing in a bubble bath with a SUB-3 towel and hat, next to a large sack labelled EPSOM SALTS, in a warm-toned bathroom setting.

Should sub-3 runners take epsom salt baths?

Sub-3 runners don’t take bubble baths – they “soak their legs.” Just don’t ask too many questions about the 20kg sack of salts by the door.
Patrick Hayes 11 Sep 2025
A female runner in a SUB-3 vest runs with bone conduction headphones, music notes floating from her ears, surrounded by a scenic background.

Why I learned to stop worrying and love bone conducting headphones

They’re race legal, road aware and surprisingly effective – even for a purist
Patrick Hayes 10 Sep 2025

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