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Stylized vintage illustration of Emil Zatopek crossing the finish line with arms raised, wearing a dark singlet with the Czech coat of arms and a race bib numbered 903.

Should you try for sub-3 in your first marathon?

A measured first marathon builds experience, fitness, and confidence, setting you up for long-term sub-3 success rather than risking burnout or injury.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Stylised cartoon of a calm sub-3 runner jogging in a navy shirt while a younger runner in orange sprints ahead on a road, both heading the same direction.

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.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Cartoon of an elderly man in a “SUB-3” shirt crossing the marathon finish line, smiling with arms raised. Other runners and cheering spectators fill the background.

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.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025

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