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How to pace your perfect marathon

The Run Strong Podcast host and coach Tom Walker explains why pacing your marathon is all in the mind (and in your training and fueling...).

5 MINUTE READ
Performance

What happens if you DON'T train on Christmas Day?

Just another day? Dr Bryce Dyer looks at the science to help you decide whether you should be training on Christmas Day...

4 MINUTE READ
Interview

How this World Record holder hit new heights when training in his mid-40s

Simon Johns explains how he hit new heights in his mid-40s during training for a World Record indoor rowing challenge...

6 MINUTE READ
Performance

Who's on your team? Why endurance athletes should build a support team

Pro endurance athlete and coach Dougal Allan explains how you can learn from elite athletes when building a tight and trusted support team around you.

4 MINUTE READ
Performance

How to be a successful latecomer to endurance sports

Record-breaking ultrarunner Damian Hall explains how he went from running his first half-marathon at the age of 35 to representing his country 5 years later...

6 MINUTE READ
Performance

A beginner's guide to gravel racing

Gravel riding newbie Dr Bryce Dyer explores the kit, training, hydration, fueling and the events that will help you transition to gravelin'...

7 MINUTE READ
Nutrition

Are female athletes’ carbohydrate needs different to men's?

Using the current scientific literature and evidence, Sports Scientist Abby Coleman answers the question: Should female athletes be fueling differently to their male counterparts?

10 MINUTE READ
Motivation

How to decide whether to DNS or push through and start your big race

Injury or illness can leave you unsure whether to toe the start line of your next race or have a line in. Sports Scientist Andy Blow explains how best to make a decision that's right for you.

8 MINUTE READ
Interview

Rowing the Atlantic solo: A physical and mental challenge

Sports Psychologist Dr Karen Weekes explains how she's preparing both her mind and body as she bids to become the first Irish woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo.

6 MINUTE READ
Motivation

How to take a DNS or DNF in your stride

Sports Psychologist Evie Serventi explains why knowing when to DNF or DNS is about level-headed risk management, and is as much to do with your mind as it is your body...

6 MINUTE READ
Motivation

When does it make sense to DNF?

Pro athlete Dougal Allan recounts his own experiences when exploring the debate of whether you should call it a day or carry on when training sessions or races aren't going perfectly.

5 MINUTE READ
Motivation

Lessons from my first DNF (and the importance of fuel for the brain...)

Damian Hall reflects on his DNF at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc and explores the psychology behind his decision to pull out of a race for the first time in his ultrarunning career.

8 MINUTE READ
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