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Carl Hardman is harder than most
The 2:19 marathoner chats about his running ambitions while juggling a full-time manual job, the importance of his club and family life. Carl Hardman ran 2:19:35 in...
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The magic 40s: parkrun to international runner
When Ty Farrer was 39 years old, he wasn’t a competitive runner and didn’t belong to a club, and he certainly...
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Out with the pacing and let’s see some racing
Times mean everything now, but once the hype that is generated before a major event subsides, pacemakers are just leaving the...
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Ben Fish reflects on his 2:26 marathon in London
Ben Fish talks us through his 2:26:55 race at the 2018 London Marathon and assesses his training in the build-up. In...
Ben Fish
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Is Eliud Kipchoge the greatest marathoner of all time?
The greatest of all time. It’s a fairly large accolade to bestow on any athlete, let alone a marathoner. Yet the...
Easy reads
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Making your marathon debut on the elite start line
A look at the motivations of Rebecca Murray, 23, and Matt Clowes, 28, as they prepare to make their marathon debuts...
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Dave Norman’s 9 tips for marathon success
Experienced marathoner and two-time winner in Manchester, Dave Norman, shares his top tips for success over 26.2-miles. Over the last few...
Dave Norman
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What are progression runs?
Progression runs are a worthy addition to a runner’s training arsenal, especially if you’re building up to a pace or returning...
Marathon Training
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When is it time to “empty the tank” in a race?
Emptying the tank. That time in a race when caution is thrown to the wind and you can smell the finish...
Marathon Training
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How do you make the right decisions during a race?
Running, particularly racing, is full of decisions. Knowing when to kick and when to back off can be a fine art...
Marathon Training