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Marathon Training

26.2 miles, honestly planned — for first-timers and improvers

How to run a marathon without hitting the wall

October 17, 2026 by Claire Matthews
Marathon runner maintaining steady pace on open road, avoiding fatigue in late miles

Learn how to run a marathon without hitting the wall using proven pacing, fuelling and training strategies for everyday runners, not elites.

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How to recover from a marathon: a week by week plan

October 17, 2026 by Claire Matthews
Tired marathon runner walking after finish line, wrapped in foil blanket

A realistic, week by week marathon recovery plan — what to do (and not do) in the days and weeks after 26.2 miles.

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How to pick a marathon training plan that fits your life

October 16, 2026 by Claire Matthews
Runner checking a training plan on a smartwatch while jogging on a city path

A practical guide to choosing a marathon training plan that suits your life — your schedule, your history, your body — not someone else’s.

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How to fuel during a marathon: a race-day nutrition plan

October 16, 2026 by Aisha Rahman
Marathon runner grabbing an energy gel from a race-day aid station table

A practical marathon nutrition plan: when to take gels, how much carb per hour, what to drink, and how to avoid the wall at mile 18–20.

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How to train for your first ultramarathon guide

October 15, 2026 by Tom Briggs
Trail runner climbing a mountain path during ultramarathon training session

A practical, honest guide to training for your first ultramarathon — weekly mileage, fueling, back-to-back long runs, and what actually goes wrong.

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Your first ultra marathon: what no one tells you, honestly

October 14, 2026 by Tom Briggs
Trail runner trudging up a rugged mountain path during an ultra marathon at dusk

An honest guide to your first ultra marathon — the real nutrition, pacing and mental problems no one mentions, from someone who’s made the mistakes.

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How to avoid hitting the wall in a marathon

October 13, 2026 by Claire Matthews
Exhausted marathon runner pushing through fatigue near the finish line

Learn how to avoid hitting the wall in a marathon with real pacing, fuelling and training strategies built for everyday runners, not elites.

Categories Marathon Training, Training Plans

Paris marathon guide for first time runners in 2026

September 22, 2026 by Claire Matthews
First-time runners cross the Paris Marathon start line beneath the Arc de Triomphe

This paris marathon guide for first time runners covers pacing, cobblestones, fueling and race day logistics.

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Marathon week by week recovery timeline: what to expect

September 21, 2026 by Aisha Rahman
Runner stretching post-marathon with calendar overlay showing weekly recovery milestones

A realistic marathon week by week recovery timeline — what your body actually needs, when to run again, and the warning signs to watch for.

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New York marathon guide for first time runners: what to know

September 21, 2026 by Claire Matthews
Runners crossing the New York City Marathon start line with skyline in background

A practical new york marathon guide for first time runners — training, pacing, logistics, and the mistakes that ruin otherwise good race days.

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