Getting your recovery right is a huge part of being a runner, making sure that you are in the best possible physical condition to take on your next training run or competition. This can be helped significantly by good nutrition, when and what you put into your body after a run. Evidence suggests that after …
Every runner standing on the start line for a marathon has an idea of the time that they would like to run, whether it be a sub-3 hour or sub-7. Achieving that illustrious personal best (PB) is a huge dangling carrot for many runners and choosing a course that is flat can help the process …
Hydration is one of the most important factors for a runner to consider before, during and after a run. Dehydration not only makes you feel tired and demotivated but it can increase chance of running injuries and have a negative effect on both performance and recovery. During shorter runs water is adequate for hydration purposes …
A marathon is only 26.2 miles right? Wrong! 1. It is going to take over your life in ways that you could never imagine Marathon training is a journey of at least 16 weeks. During this time you are going to eat, sleep and breathe marathon. You will go to bed and wake up thinking …
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Bonking for Marathon Runners! Training for and running a marathon is tough! One of the most talked about experiences that most marathon runners can relate to is the feeling of ‘hitting the wall’ or ‘bonking’ as it is called in America. It is that point, usually between 18 and 20 miles where you are hit …