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Cartoon of a woman sleeping and dreaming of running a sub-3 marathon, with an NMN bottle on her bedside table and a finish line banner in the background.

Can NMN help you go sub-3? A personal take on the NAD+ craze

Vivid dreams, deeper sleep, and the strange supplement that might just help with recovery — a personal look at NMN from a sub-3 marathoner.
Patrick Hayes 27 Aug 2025
A stylized digital illustration shows three marathon runners sprinting side by side, all wearing race numbers, with one runner slightly ahead in an orange SUB-3 singlet.

Should sub-3 runners take creatine?

A long-time gym favourite, creatine is now finding a home in the world of distance running – and for good reason.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Two men eating dinner side by side in a restaurant. One devours a giant bowl of pasta; the other, wearing a "SUB-3" shirt, eats white rice with a fork and knife.

How should I carb load before a sub-3 effort?

Why carb loading doesn’t mean stuffing your face – and how sub-3 runners get it right.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Cartoon-style image of a smiling runner in a SUB-3 shirt sitting at a table with chicken, steak, sushi, rice, eggs, protein bars, and a shake — highlighting protein intake.

How much protein should I be eating for a sub-3 effort?

If you're chasing sub-3, getting enough protein can help you bounce back faster, retain muscle, and train more effectively — without bulking up.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025

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