London Marathon
The key to pacing your marathon
The key to a good marathon isn’t just about the fuelling, the training and the shoes, pacing matters too. Fast Running gives you the low-down on...
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Always take the weather with you
Matt Long looks at some recent research exploring optimum environmental conditions for racing. You don’t need to be a ‘fast runner’...
Marathon Training
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A new PB or shoe PB?
The times are dropping faster than the record books can handle, but is it all about the shoes? Robbie Britton reflects on...
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10 principles for training at altitude
Matt Long offers 10 guiding principles for those of you heading to altitude this Spring. A recent England Athletics Marathon camp...
Marathon Training
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Be specific with paces
In the final piece in our series, James Thie talks specifically to Matt Long about starting the marathon journey with 2h11m...
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Building Special blocks
Coach Phil Kissi builds blocks of understanding through his work with Tokyo Olympian Steph Davis and England international Rose Harvey as...
Marathon Training
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Making Canova Progress
In the first of a series looking at the training philosophy of Italian coach Renato Canova, Matt Long talks about the...
Athlete Insights
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Running for your country
After a fantastic outing at the Leeds Abbey Dash, Ross Skelton speaks to Dr. Matt Long about the challenges he’s faced...
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Marathon season officially open – Irish round-up
Belfast, Galway and London showcased some of the best marathon running this weekend, whilst Irish athlete also starred elsewhere. Lindie Naughton reports....
Ireland
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Reflecting on a 2:18 debut
Post race reflection is key and Nigel Martin looks back on his 2:18:09 marathon debut in this month’s Fast10 contribution. The...
Marathon Training