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10 tips to survive winter marathon training

10 tips to survive winter marathon training

Nick
5
min
October 3, 2024
Training
Coaching
Preventing blisters while running

Preventing blisters while running

Mark
2
min
September 30, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
How to recover from long marathon training runs

How to recover from long marathon training runs

Jessica
2
min
September 30, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Ultramarathoner plans to run on all five continents

Ultramarathoner plans to run on all five continents

Kyle
2
min
September 24, 2024
Athlete Stories
How long does the average person take to run a marathon?

How long does the average person take to run a marathon?

Mark
2
min
September 24, 2024
Training
Marathon running in the rain

Marathon running in the rain

Jessica
2
min
September 24, 2024
Training
Common errors to avoid during training

Common errors to avoid during training

Kyle
2
min
September 18, 2024
Training
Seven marathons in seven days

Seven marathons in seven days

Mark
2
min
September 18, 2024
Athlete Stories
Ultra running tips

Ultra running tips

Mark
5
min
September 12, 2024
Training
The inspirational story of a runner’s resilience against the odds

The inspirational story of a runner’s resilience against the odds

Kyle
2
min
September 11, 2024
Athlete Stories
Running vests for ultra runners

Running vests for ultra runners

Mark
2
min
September 11, 2024
Equipment
What food should marathon runners eat - and avoid?

What food should marathon runners eat - and avoid?

Jessica
2
min
September 11, 2024
Nutrition
An innovative method to pace your marathon

An innovative method to pace your marathon

Kyle
2
min
September 10, 2024
Training
How can a running coach help you?

How can a running coach help you?

Mark
2
min
September 10, 2024
Coaching
The Loch Ness Marathon’s bid to become a global attraction

The Loch Ness Marathon’s bid to become a global attraction

Jessica
2
min
September 5, 2024
Training
How to know if you have a foot stress fracture

How to know if you have a foot stress fracture

Kyle
2
min
September 5, 2024
Injuries
The biggest marathons in the world

The biggest marathons in the world

Mark
2
min
September 4, 2024
Training
Competing in an ultramarathon - at 76!

Competing in an ultramarathon - at 76!

Jessica
2
min
August 30, 2024
Athlete Stories
The best electrolytes for runners

The best electrolytes for runners

Kyle
2
min
August 30, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Nutrition
The Red Sea Marathon

The Red Sea Marathon

Mark
2
min
August 28, 2024
Training
Are you marathon ready?

Are you marathon ready?

Jessica
2
min
August 23, 2024
Training
Choosing the right marathon running shoes

Choosing the right marathon running shoes

Kyle
2
min
August 23, 2024
Equipment
The incredible story of China’s ‘Forrest Gump’

The incredible story of China’s ‘Forrest Gump’

Mark
2
min
August 20, 2024
Athlete Stories
Runner finishes marathon despite breaking her leg

Runner finishes marathon despite breaking her leg

Jessica
2
min
August 20, 2024
Athlete Stories
How one person went from couch potato to marathon runner in four months

How one person went from couch potato to marathon runner in four months

Kyle
2
min
August 14, 2024
Athlete Stories
Improve your running with these strength training exercises

Improve your running with these strength training exercises

Mark
2
min
August 7, 2024
Strength
A training plan for marathon beginners

A training plan for marathon beginners

Jessica
2
min
August 7, 2024
Training
The most common injuries for marathon runners

The most common injuries for marathon runners

Kyle
2
min
August 7, 2024
Injuries
Could you run 30 marathons in 30 days? Meet a man who thinks he can!

Could you run 30 marathons in 30 days? Meet a man who thinks he can!

Mark
2
min
August 7, 2024
Athlete Stories
Marathon running: what should you wear?

Marathon running: what should you wear?

Jessica
2
min
August 6, 2024
Equipment
A guide to marathon nutrition

A guide to marathon nutrition

Kyle
2
min
August 6, 2024
Nutrition
Ultramarathon running in Death Valley

Ultramarathon running in Death Valley

Mark
2
min
August 2, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
The benefits of marathon running

The benefits of marathon running

Jessica
2
min
July 31, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Film star to run marathon in fundraiser for rare skin condition

Film star to run marathon in fundraiser for rare skin condition

Jessica
2
min
July 31, 2024
Athlete Stories
The ‘spray-on’ shoes that could transform marathon running

The ‘spray-on’ shoes that could transform marathon running

Kyle
2
min
July 24, 2024
Equipment
The importance of tapering in marathon preparation

The importance of tapering in marathon preparation

Mark
2
min
July 24, 2024
Training
Training for your first marathon in the summer heat

Training for your first marathon in the summer heat

Jessica
2
min
July 22, 2024
Training
Athlete Stories
A beginner's guide to ultramarathon running

A beginner's guide to ultramarathon running

Nick Hancock
2
min
July 22, 2024
Training
Supershoes have a mighty impact on distance running - but are they fair?

Supershoes have a mighty impact on distance running - but are they fair?

Mark
2
min
July 19, 2024
Equipment
Does Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?

Does Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?

Nick Hancock
5
min
May 30, 2024
Strength
Coaching
12 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid

12 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid

Nick Hancock
7
min
March 18, 2024
Training
13 Tips for Safely Running in Hot Weather

13 Tips for Safely Running in Hot Weather

Nick Hancock
7
min
March 5, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
How to Start Running Again after a Long Break

How to Start Running Again after a Long Break

Nick Hancock
5
min
February 28, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
9 Tips to Help You Become a Morning Runner

9 Tips to Help You Become a Morning Runner

Nick Hancock
6
min
February 28, 2024
Coaching
How to Return to Running After the Cold or Flu

How to Return to Running After the Cold or Flu

Nick Hancock
5
min
February 14, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
What to Eat Before a Run

What to Eat Before a Run

Nick Hancock
5
min
February 7, 2024
Nutrition
How to Break In Running Shoes

How to Break In Running Shoes

Nick Hancock
3
min
February 7, 2024
Equipment
8 Tips for Running Safely in the Dark

8 Tips for Running Safely in the Dark

Nick Hancock
3
min
January 31, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Should You Run Before or After a Workout?

Should You Run Before or After a Workout?

Nick Hancock
10
min
January 23, 2024
Strength
Peeing When Running: Why It Happens & How You Can Prevent It

Peeing When Running: Why It Happens & How You Can Prevent It

Nick Hancock
5
min
January 23, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
How to Carry Stuff While Running

How to Carry Stuff While Running

Nick Hancock
6
min
January 17, 2024
Equipment
What's the Difference Between Road and Trail-Running Shoes?

What's the Difference Between Road and Trail-Running Shoes?

Nick Hancock
7
min
January 17, 2024
Equipment
How to Choose Running Shoes: What to Look For

How to Choose Running Shoes: What to Look For

Nick Hancock
8
min
January 15, 2024
Equipment
12 Health Benefits of Running

12 Health Benefits of Running

Nick Hancock
6
min
December 27, 2023
Health & Wellbeing
8 of the Flattest Marathons in the UK for a PB

8 of the Flattest Marathons in the UK for a PB

Nick Hancock
5
min
December 23, 2023
Training
5 Tips for Fitting Running Into a Busy Schedule

5 Tips for Fitting Running Into a Busy Schedule

Nick Hancock
7
min
December 18, 2023
Training
Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD

Faye Johnson
4
min
September 28, 2023
Health & Wellbeing
Mastering your Menstrual cycle for running. Period

Mastering your Menstrual cycle for running. Period

Faye Johnson
6
min
August 29, 2023
Training
Ultrarunner's Energy Boosting Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Ultrarunner's Energy Boosting Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Nick Hancock
2
min
August 2, 2023
Nutrition
Run to Greece with Our Chicken and Feta Tabbouleh

Run to Greece with Our Chicken and Feta Tabbouleh

Nick Hancock
2
min
August 2, 2023
Nutrition
BBQ Beans on Sourdough Toast

BBQ Beans on Sourdough Toast

Nick Hancock
5
min
July 30, 2023
Nutrition
7 Benefits of Yoga for Runners

7 Benefits of Yoga for Runners

Faye Johnson
8
min
July 11, 2023
Training
Injuries
Strength
Running Strong: A Comprehensive Guide to Injury Prevention and Recovery

Running Strong: A Comprehensive Guide to Injury Prevention and Recovery

Nick Hancock
10
min
June 21, 2023
Injuries
Training
Ultramarathon Nutrition Guide and Tips

Ultramarathon Nutrition Guide and Tips

Nick Hancock
5
min
April 24, 2023
Nutrition
The Mental Game of Running

The Mental Game of Running

Nick Hancock
3
min
April 23, 2023
Training
6 Benefits of a Running Coach

6 Benefits of a Running Coach

Nick Hancock
3
min
February 16, 2023
Coaching
The Benefits of Interval Training For Runners

The Benefits of Interval Training For Runners

Nick Hancock
6
min
January 30, 2023
Training
Carb Loading for Marathons and Ultramarathons

Carb Loading for Marathons and Ultramarathons

Nick Hancock
3
min
January 20, 2023
Nutrition
Marcus Weedon - Maximum Mileage Athlete - His running year in numbers!

Marcus Weedon - Maximum Mileage Athlete - His running year in numbers!

Marcus Weedon
2
min
January 4, 2023
Athlete Stories
Marathon Training Plan: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Perfect Running Strategy

Marathon Training Plan: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Perfect Running Strategy

Nick Hancock
6
min
November 27, 2022
Training
Coaching
Race Results - Maximum Mileage Athletes - w/e 16/10/22

Race Results - Maximum Mileage Athletes - w/e 16/10/22

Nick Hancock
2
min
October 17, 2022
Athlete Stories
Race Results - Maximum Mileage Athletes - w/e 9/10/2022

Race Results - Maximum Mileage Athletes - w/e 9/10/2022

Nick Hancock
2
min
October 10, 2022
Athlete Stories
50km World Record Broken... again!

50km World Record Broken... again!

Nick Hancock
4
min
October 10, 2022
Athlete Stories
Training
Progressions Runs: You NEED these in your toolbox!

Progressions Runs: You NEED these in your toolbox!

Nick Hancock
2
min
September 29, 2022
Training
This is so important before race day!

This is so important before race day!

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 29, 2022
Coaching
Race Day Fuelling Plan... A Quick Guide!

Race Day Fuelling Plan... A Quick Guide!

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 29, 2022
Nutrition
Strength training for Ultra Runners

Strength training for Ultra Runners

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 29, 2022
Strength
The Benefits of Interval Training For Ultra Runners

The Benefits of Interval Training For Ultra Runners

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 29, 2022
Training
The Best Carb Loading Foods For Running

The Best Carb Loading Foods For Running

Nick Hancock
2
min
September 29, 2022
Nutrition
3 Tips to help you through your long runs!

3 Tips to help you through your long runs!

Nick Hancock
2
min
September 29, 2022
Coaching
Are you putting too much emphasis on your "peak" long run for a marathon or Ultra?

Are you putting too much emphasis on your "peak" long run for a marathon or Ultra?

Nick Hancock
1
min
September 29, 2022
Training
Ultrarunners: 10 Ways to Avoid Illness or Injury

Ultrarunners: 10 Ways to Avoid Illness or Injury

Nick Hancock
2
min
September 29, 2022
Injuries
Improve Your Running Form: Insights and Techniques for Optimal Performance

Improve Your Running Form: Insights and Techniques for Optimal Performance

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 29, 2022
Training
Great North Run - REAL Practical Tips From Someone Who Has Done it 7 Times!

Great North Run - REAL Practical Tips From Someone Who Has Done it 7 Times!

Isabel Clough, Maximum Mileage Coached Athlete
2
min
September 14, 2022
Athlete Stories
Training
The Best Running Head Torches

The Best Running Head Torches

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 14, 2022
Equipment
Fuelling your next Ultramarathon!

Fuelling your next Ultramarathon!

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 5, 2022
Nutrition
4 Reasons You Should Switch from Road to Trail Running!

4 Reasons You Should Switch from Road to Trail Running!

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 5, 2022
Training
The Key to Good Running Form

The Key to Good Running Form

Nick Hancock
3
min
September 5, 2022
Training
Benefits Of A Ultrarunning Coach

Benefits Of A Ultrarunning Coach

Nick Hancock
2
min
September 2, 2022
Coaching
BOOK REVIEW: THE LOST ART OF RUNNING BY SHANE BENZIE

BOOK REVIEW: THE LOST ART OF RUNNING BY SHANE BENZIE

Nick Hancock
5
min
July 20, 2022
Book Reviews
Running Nutrition… THIS will help you smash your next big race!

Running Nutrition… THIS will help you smash your next big race!

Nick Hancock
7
min
July 20, 2022
Nutrition
The Best Chest Lights For Running

The Best Chest Lights For Running

Nick Hancock
3
min
July 19, 2022
Equipment
The Best Running Posture – Do THIS 1 quick hack to run FASTER!

The Best Running Posture – Do THIS 1 quick hack to run FASTER!

Nick Hancock
6
min
July 19, 2022
Training
Why I Run – Living and Running with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Why I Run – Living and Running with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Nick Hancock
8
min
July 19, 2022
Injuries
Training
Strength
Athlete Stories
The ULTIMATE (but brief) Guide to Runners Strength Training

The ULTIMATE (but brief) Guide to Runners Strength Training

Nick Hancock
12
min
July 19, 2022
Training
How to Prevent Blisters When Running

How to Prevent Blisters When Running

Nick Hancock
6
min
July 19, 2022
Injuries
Ultrarunners…. hill interval training ... your key to ultramarathon success!!

Ultrarunners…. hill interval training ... your key to ultramarathon success!!

Nick Hancock
2
min
July 15, 2022
Training
Endure24 2022 Race report – 100 miles in 24 hours by James Scott

Endure24 2022 Race report – 100 miles in 24 hours by James Scott

Nick Hancock
5
min
July 15, 2022
Athlete Stories
MYTH… You NEED to do 50+ miles a week to run an ultramarathon !

MYTH… You NEED to do 50+ miles a week to run an ultramarathon !

Nick Hancock
8
min
July 15, 2022
Training
3 Lessons I Learned Training For a Sub-3 Hour Marathon

3 Lessons I Learned Training For a Sub-3 Hour Marathon

Nick Hancock
2
min
July 14, 2022
Coaching

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