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Marathon training: Eating and drinking on the run - race refueling strategies

If the thought of eating and drinking as you run conjures up images of trying to stuff down sandwiches and glasses of water, closely followed by intense indigestion, then this may be the most important running article you ever read.

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Marathon training: Eight weeks to go – reassess for success

By George Anderson

Putting together a four to six month training program for a marathon is a tall order. If it is your first time racing more than 26 miles, you really won’t have had anything to base your projections on and so you follow a pre-written program or a tailored schedule that takes into account your starting fitness levels.

Marathon training: Are you wearing the right runners?

By George Anderson

Running is the ultimate utility sport anyone can do it, anytime, anywhere. You don’t need to rely on other people to do it and you don’t need any special equipment.

Marathon training: Let your mind do the running

By George Anderson

What separates the marathon from its shorter counterparts isn’t just the increase in distance, but also an absolute necessity for a strong mind.

Marathon training: 10 miles this Saturday - monitor your progress

By George Anderson

Preparing for a marathon throws up several key landmark achievements along the way. Your first non-stop mile, the day you complete five miles for the first time, your first "practice race"- there are plenty of mini-goals to keep you motivated during the long months of training.

Marathon training: The long road to Dublin

By George Anderson

Physiologically, our bodies are designed to cope with carrying us for around 20 miles. Without training this would still be tough, but the capacity to cover this distance is built into the system. Add an extra 6.2 miles to the requirements and things start to get interesting.