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General NewsA typical marathon plan is 16-18 weeks (112-126 days) It’s unlikely that every day will go to plan! Things will ‘go wrong’. You might well catch a cold. You might
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Marathon adviceHow do you train for a Marathon? We could write a book about this but will just touch on a few key points. More miles = a better marathon. The
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Marathon adviceWe often have to train for a Marathon in all sorts of weather. For a spring marathon, there will be a lot of cold runs. For an autumn marathon, the
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Marathon adviceA well built and well maintained F1 car could have a good driver but still not get very far if it, didn’t have enough, or the right fuel. The more
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Marathon adviceA marathon is a huge undertaking for anybody. Having a training plan is a must for anyone tackling the 26.2 miles. Marathon training is tough; particularly this time of year.
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Article courtesy of Sports Nutritionist, Alex Cook There is a lot going around at the moment about how we can “ boost “ our immune system in the current climate.
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A guest post by Alex Cook The Sports Dietitian – Sports nutrition & performance The London marathon is the ultimate goal for many runners and at 26 miles 385 yards there
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Marathon adviceDepth and width of toe box. A good fitting shoe should be relatively ‘roomy’ in the toe box. A running shoe should be snug and supportive around the middle of
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