Should I join a running club to help me go sub-3?
If you're considering going sub-3, there’s so much to gain from joining a club.
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10 moments every sub-3 runner lives for
They’re not always the ones you expect. But they’re the moments that keep us coming back.
10 things we can learn from Emil Zatopek about going sub-3
Zatopek’s maximalism - his total commitment to training, effort, and experimentation - offers a blueprint for runners who want to discover how good they could truly be.
Should I do this? Ask the Marathon
Training for a sub-3 gives you a new lens on everyday choices. It’s not about denial - it’s about deciding what best serves your goal. Ask the marathon.
Should I get a running coach for my sub-3 attempt?
Structured workouts, expert insights, race-day strategy – a good coach can be a huge asset to your sub-3 journey. But it’s not the right move for everyone. Here’s what to weigh up before you commit.
100 marathons. Sub-3 across three decades.
Richard Ginn has run 100 marathons, including 46 under three hours, and competed for England Masters well into his fifties. In this long-form reflection, he sets out how he has trained, raced and recovered over decades of competitive marathon running.
What’s the ideal cadence for a sub-3 marathon?
Cadence plays a role in marathon efficiency, but there’s no magic number – what really counts is finding a rhythm that supports your sub-3 performance goals.