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Cartoon of a sub-3 runner in a shoe store, torn between worn-out trainers and new super shoes, with an angel and devil offering conflicting advice on each shoulder.

Should I get my dream pair of shoes for my sub-3 attempt?

When you’ve done the hard training, is it really worth dropping another £250 on race-day shoes? Maybe not. But you don’t want to be blaming your feet at 35K.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Runner in a yellow SUB-3 shirt stands in front of a shoe rack filled with colorful running shoes, thoughtfully deciding which pair to use for his next training run.

How many shoes should a sub-3 runner have in rotation?

Rotating your running shoes isn’t just about indulgence or kit obsession. For sub-3 runners, it’s a practical strategy for injury prevention, cost control and performance.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025
Three pairs of Nike ZoomX Alphafly running shoes in bright neon colours stacked on a wooden table outdoors — popular carbon-plated racing shoes among sub-3 marathon runners

Do Alphaflys help you run a sub-3 marathon?

Sub-3 stays with you for life. And in my view, these shoes can help make it happen.
Patrick Hayes 22 Aug 2025

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