My road to breaking sub-3 at 58
Runner Mikael Bask achieved his first sub-3 marathon at 58 after losing 20kg and averaging 100km a week, showing what dedication and structured training can achieve at any age.
EXPERIENCES
Every sub-3 marathoner has a story worth learning from. This section shares real experiences of training, setbacks, breakthroughs, and race-day battles. Whether it’s a first attempt at breaking three hours or chasing a new PB, these journeys reveal the reality of sub-3 marathon training: the grind, the doubts, and the triumphs. First-hand accounts show how others got under three hours – and lessons learnt. Got a story to tell? Visit: https://www.sub3-marathon.com/submit-your-sub-3-story/
Why I decided to quit alcohol for good during sub‑3 training
How giving up alcohol helped me train more consistently, recover more efficiently and ultimately run faster - without losing the joy of running culture.
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.
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.
How I went from being obese to running sub-3 in 12 months
A year after hitting my heaviest weight, I ran a sub-3 marathon. This is the journey, the lessons, and the mindset that made it possible.