Tag: marathon
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London Marathon Race Week
5 tips to help you during race week to make sure you hit the start line feeling ready to go
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Key runs for your training plan
When you’re starting out running, it’s tempting to think that you should push yourself every run. But this is unsustainable and will ultimately lead to injuries, and take the enjoyment out of it. So don’t do that no matter how tempting it is. The key is to build a sustainable structure to your running. What…
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The Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition
Ali survived….just! Super proud of him for getting to the finish line here, not an easy one. The training was not smooth sailing unfortunately with injuries popping up throughout the final weeks of preparation which really tested Ali’s resolve, to the point where he didn’t think he was going to do it. But he overcame…
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My Running Journey – How I Went from Non-Runner to Marathoner
How I Fell in Love with Running If you had told me a few years ago that running would become a huge part of my life, I probably would have laughed. Like many beginners, I always thought running was something you either loved or hated—and I was firmly in the “hate” camp. But here I…
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The Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition Week 4
Setbacks happen Marathon training isn’t just about progress, it’s also about managing setbacks. This week, Ali faced his first real challenge: calf pain. Whether it was from lifting too heavy in the gym or simply the accumulation of kms over the past few weeks, the discomfort impacted both his physical ability and his motivation. Instead…
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The Road To Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition Week 2
Pushing Boundaries Week 2 of marathon training is in the books, and Ali has taken another step forward. This week saw longer runs, some mental challenges, and a few tweaks to his routine to keep him on track. Our focus has been on increasing his mileage steadily while helping him stay injury-free and confident. Let’s…
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The Road To Barcelona Marathon: Ali edition
Introduction: Can Anyone Run a Marathon? What does it take to go from almost no running to finishing a marathon in just 2.5 months? That’s what we’re about to find out. Meet Ali: a 25-year-old student in Barcelona and my first-ever coaching client. Together, we’re tackling the Barcelona Marathon, and this blog will document his…
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