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  • Marathon Training – Week 7

    Marathon Training – Week 7

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    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…

  • Marathon Training – Week 5

    Marathon Training – Week 5

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    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…

  • Marathon Training – Week 4

    Marathon Training – Week 4

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    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…

  • Marathon Training – Week 3

    Marathon Training – Week 3

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    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…

  • Running on Optimism

    Running on Optimism

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    How Positive Psychology Can Help You Conquer a Marathon Running a marathon is as much a mental battle as it is a physical one. While endurance, pace, and nutrition are critical components of race day success, the mindset you bring to the starting line often determines how strong you finish. This is where positive psychology…

  • Running for Mental Health

    Running for Mental Health

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    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…