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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...