Tag: training
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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. Bright mornings. Good weather. Some holiday time away from work for extra long runs. What a time to be getting fit and building your endurance. Generally, most of my event training has been during…
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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 on Optimism
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…
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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…
