Bodyweight and How It Affects Marathon Time
In my video Bodyweight and How It Affects Marathon Time, I compare 4 consecutive marathons running at different bodyweight and I look at the data to see the benefit is per pound, (or kg) of bodyweight lost. The results weren’t terribly surprising, but it was significant. Watch the video for full details and a complete […]
The Effect of Bodyweight On Marathon Time
Bodyweight can be one area to look at to squeeze out a few extra minute on a marathon. What does the science day?
2023 London Marathon
The Lead Up to the 2023 London Marathon The 16 week block of training for the 2023 London Marathon began on January 2nd. Following on from two months’ rest after the Dublin Marathon, where I ran a relatively comfortable 3:01, my fitness was lacking. My lower back had been bothering me when running since I arrived […]
My Top 7 Marathons Worldwide
Top 7 Marathons Worldwide This list of my top 7 Marathons worldwide is my personal list. I included only races that I personally took part in over the past 15 years. I can’t speak to every marathon in the world, but I have ran my fair share. Suffice it to say I would do any […]
2026 Barcelona Marathon
The 2026 Barcelona Marathon ranks up there with the best events I’ve taken part in over the years, check out my list here. Everything about this event was enjoyable. The organisation starting with the signup to the finish line queues, the support on the streets, the volunteers, the course, the aid stations, everything was very […]
Training For a Marathon is More Than a Plan
Training For a Marathon is More Than a Plan Why would I say that training for a marathon is more than a plan? Well, mostly because so many runners believe that a running coach is someone who provides a training plan. In the whole scheme of things, the plan only makes up about 30% of […]