Why you should keep a training log during sub-3 marathon training
Why writing a few honest sentences after each run could be one of the most valuable habits you develop during sub-3 marathon training.
INSIGHTS
Running a sub-3 marathon isn’t only about numbers – it’s about insight. Here we share lessons from training logs, reflections on breakthrough races, mindset shifts, and analysis of what really drives success. These sub-3 marathon insights go beyond splits and data, showing patterns that emerge across serious runners. They sharpen your thinking, prepare you for setbacks, and reveal the deeper lessons behind chasing three hours.
10 things you must do to run a sub-3 marathon
Breaking three hours isn’t easy, but it’s possible. These are the ten habits, strategies and mindsets that set successful sub-3 runners apart.
10 things nobody tells you about going sub-3
You’ve heard about the pace, the pain and the payoff. But these are the quiet truths most runners only discover once they’re deep into the journey.
How rare is sub‑3? A back‑of‑the‑envelope estimate
Very few people will ever run a marathon in their lifetime. Even fewer will break three hours. Despite the hype around super-shoes, sub-3 remains one of the hardest and most respected benchmarks in amateur sport. Here’s a clear-eyed look at just how rare it really is.
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