Tag: marathon
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Marathon Training – Week 7
Half Marathon Test This newsletter is actually covering the last 2 weeks which have been quite difficult to manage. The strains of marathon training have been taking there toll with calf and Achillies both playing up, but also, and as I always emphasis to people, work will also get in the way, and this week…
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Marathon Training – Week 5
Summer Training Is Tough My coaching specialism is primarily based on career progression, but as a client, you need to be taking a broader view on how best to succeed. Building layers of toughness, resilience and stamina all apply, hence why I am including my marathon preparation when I talk about the coaching opportunities I…
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Marathon Training – Week 4
Schorcio When I first thought about attempting an autumn marathon, I was thinking that training in the summer would be fantastic. What a time to be getting fit and building your endurance. Generally, most of my event training has been during the Autumn, Winter and Spring months, and the summer is a time for leisurely…
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Marathon Training – Week 3
Tracking Progress for Marathon Training 1. Set SMART Goals Break down your marathon goal into SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) milestones: Run 5 km continuously by week 2 Hit 10 km by week 4 Long runs increase by 1–2 km weekly Run a half marathon by week 8–10 2. Use a Training Plan Follow…
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Running for Mental Health
Spring marks the season when many runners and even non-runners are in the midst of training for various marathons across the UK and Europe. Proper nutrition and thorough preparation are absolutely essential for marathon success. You must take a critical approach to your nutritional strategy and develop an effective plan well before race day. Completing…
Phil Adderley Coaching 