Marathon training tips and gear

Get ready to take on the legendary 26.2 mile marathon distance with expert training tips, advice and gear guides. Whether you’re training for your first marathon, aiming for a PR, or even trying to qualify for one of the Marathon Majors. We’ve got you covered!

Marathon training tips and gear

TCS London Marathon 2024 finisher celebration

What is a good London Marathon finish time?

TCS London Marathon Tower Bridge

When does the London Marathon ballot open? How to enter the London Marathon and 2027 Good for Age times

Runner resting after training session to support recovery and prevent fatigue buildup

Why is the “No Days Off” Mindset Bad for Marathon Training?

marathon runner training early in the morning to improve endurance and race performance

How can Morning Workouts Improve Marathon Performance?

Consistent sleep routines help runners recover more effectively and perform better during training.

How to Recover Faster after a Marathon?

runner landing with balanced footstrike while maintaining marathon pace and running form

What’s the Best Foot-strike for Running a Marathon?

runner reviewing marathon training schedule with weekly runs and mileage progression

How Long Does it Takes to Train for a Marathon?

runner doing structured tempo workout to improve marathon endurance and pacing strategy

What is a Tempo Run and Should Marathon Runners Do It?

athlete eating high carbohydrate foods like pasta and rice during marathon carb loading phase

How Many Weeks Should You Taper Before a Marathon?

Eilish McColgan

Best marathon shoes for race day – Our pick of the top World Athletics-legal super shoes

TCS London Marathon Tower Bridge

When does the London Marathon ballot open? How to enter the London Marathon and NEW 2026 Good for Age times

TCS London Marathon 2024 finisher celebration

What is a good London Marathon finish time?

Scott Kinabalu 3 Women's Trail Running Shoes

What should my average heart rate be while running? Running heart rate zones explained

Berlin Marathon Tigist Ketema

Marathon Majors qualifying times – How to qualify for Boston marathon, London Marathon good for age and other qualifying times

Interval training for a marathon – Why speed work is still key when going long

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What are the World Marathon Majors? And is 7 the new 6 star marathon medal?

Elhousine Elazzaoui wins Golden Trail World Series overall title 2024 photo credit GTWS

What is a good VO2 max? What VO2 max means in running and workouts to boost yours

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What is cadence in running? How to improve your running form and economy to run faster

marathon gear guide on cloud monster hyper running shoes

Marathon gear guide – What running kit and accessories do you need for marathon training and racing?

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What is a good marathon time? Average and elite marathon times and how to qualify for Marathon Majors

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