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

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:13:13 +0100

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.

Marathon training: Eight weeks to go – reassess for success

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:36:21 +0100

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?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:00:18 +0100

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

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:58:08 +0100

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:14 +0100

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

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:52:13 +0100

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.

Marathon training: Bullet- proofing your body

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:24:15 +0100

One of the greatest challenges for the novice marathon runner is not finishing the race but making it to the starting line uninjured and rested.

Marathon training: It's a marathon not a sprint, isn’t it?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:00:21 +0100

When it comes to race day you certainly can’t argue with the logic of the saying "it’s a marathon, not a sprint", but what about your training?

Marathon training: 5 mile challenge

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:45:34 +0100

This Saturday sees the first event in the Race Series, the five-mile race, take place in Phoenix Park.

Marathon training: running technique

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:23:57 +0100

When you step out of your front door for a run, you may not think too much about what is actually happening as you place one foot in front of the other.