How to Train for a Marathon: First Timer’s Guide
Training for your first marathon is a 16–20 week commitment. Here’s what to expect, how to structure your training, and how to avoid the mistakes most first-timers make.
Structured plans to take you from where you are to where you want to be
Training for your first marathon is a 16–20 week commitment. Here’s what to expect, how to structure your training, and how to avoid the mistakes most first-timers make.
What should you eat after a marathon? Here’s what your body needs in the first 24–72 hours — and what to avoid — for the fastest possible recovery.
What counts as a good 10K time for a beginner? Here’s how to set realistic expectations, what average finish times look like, and how to improve yours.
Getting faster at running requires specific training — not just more running. Here are the most effective ways to improve your pace as a beginner runner.
Starting running when overweight requires a slightly different approach. Here’s practical advice on getting started safely, protecting your joints, and building up gradually.
Parkrun is a free 5K every Saturday morning. Here’s how it works, what to expect on your first visit, and why it’s become one of the most popular running events in the world.
Good running form reduces injury risk and makes running easier. Here are the key running form tips that actually make a difference for beginner and intermediate runners.
Getting your marathon nutrition wrong can end your race. Here’s exactly what to eat the day before, on race morning, and during the race itself.
Signing up for your first half marathon? Here’s what to expect from training, race day, and the finish line — plus a realistic timeline for getting there.
Marathon nutrition makes or breaks your race. Here’s a complete fuelling guide — what to eat in the days before, on race morning, and throughout the 26.2 miles.