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Josh Kerr's remarkable Project 222 culminated in one of the greatest moments in modern athletics: breaking the 27-year-o...
22/07/2026

Josh Kerr's remarkable Project 222 culminated in one of the greatest moments in modern athletics: breaking the 27-year-old mile world record. Yet beyond the record itself lies a masterclass in preparation, mindset and consistency that offers valuable lessons for every ambitious marathon runner.

Josh Kerr's remarkable Project 222 culminated in one of the greatest moments in modern athletics: breaking the 27-year-old mile world record. Yet beyond the record itself lies a masterclass in preparation, mindset and consistency that offers valuable lessons for every ambitious marathon runner.

Discover the best GPS watch settings for a sub-3 marathon. Keep screens simple, use alerts wisely, and focus on effort o...
08/07/2026

Discover the best GPS watch settings for a sub-3 marathon. Keep screens simple, use alerts wisely, and focus on effort over data.

Discover the best GPS watch settings for a sub-3 marathon. Keep screens simple, use alerts wisely, and focus on effort over data.

A sub-3 marathon cycle has six phases: endurance, strengthening, sharpening, tapering, recovery, transition. Here’s how ...
08/07/2026

A sub-3 marathon cycle has six phases: endurance, strengthening, sharpening, tapering, recovery, transition. Here’s how to time them and why they matter.

A sub-3 marathon cycle has six phases: endurance, strengthening, sharpening, tapering, recovery, transition. Here’s how to time them and why they matter.

Training on holiday as a sub-3 runner can be tricky. Here’s how to balance running with rest, avoid niggles, and return ...
06/07/2026

Training on holiday as a sub-3 runner can be tricky. Here’s how to balance running with rest, avoid niggles, and return home fitter, fresher and ready to train.

Training on holiday as a sub-3 runner can be tricky. Here’s how to balance running with rest, avoid niggles, and return home fitter, fresher and ready to train.

Doubles can add mileage and boost adaptation in marathon training. Here’s how sub-3 hopefuls can use them wisely — and t...
29/06/2026

Doubles can add mileage and boost adaptation in marathon training. Here’s how sub-3 hopefuls can use them wisely — and the risks to avoid.

Doubles can add mileage and boost adaptation in marathon training. Here’s how sub-3 hopefuls can use them wisely — and the risks to avoid.

Sub-3 runners live with niggles, but knowing when it’s an injury is vital. Learn how to grade the warning signs and avoi...
25/06/2026

Sub-3 runners live with niggles, but knowing when it’s an injury is vital. Learn how to grade the warning signs and avoid losing a season to pride.

Sub-3 runners live with niggles, but knowing when it’s an injury is vital. Learn how to grade the warning signs and avoid losing a season to pride.

Hitting 100 miles a week isn’t essential for sub-3, but if you can recover from it, big mileage is a powerful driver of ...
22/06/2026

Hitting 100 miles a week isn’t essential for sub-3, but if you can recover from it, big mileage is a powerful driver of marathon performance.

Hitting 100 miles a week isn’t essential for sub-3, but if you can recover from it, big mileage is a powerful driver of marathon performance.

Running a negative split means holding back early and finishing strong, a strategy that can protect against the Wall and...
17/06/2026

Running a negative split means holding back early and finishing strong, a strategy that can protect against the Wall and boost sub-3 chances. It is not for everyone, but for disciplined runners it may be the safest path to success.

Running a negative split means holding back early and finishing strong, a strategy that can protect against the Wall and boost sub-3 chances. It is not for everyone, but for disciplined runners it may be the safest path to success.

A shaky start doesn’t have to ruin a sub-3 marathon. With calm problem-solving and composure, you can reset your rhythm,...
15/06/2026

A shaky start doesn’t have to ruin a sub-3 marathon. With calm problem-solving and composure, you can reset your rhythm, adapt fuelling, and still finish strong.

A shaky start doesn’t have to ruin a sub-3 marathon. With calm problem-solving and composure, you can reset your rhythm, adapt fuelling, and still finish strong.

Can you run back-to-back sub-3 marathons? Some succeed, but recovery is critical. We explain the toll on body and mind, ...
10/06/2026

Can you run back-to-back sub-3 marathons? Some succeed, but recovery is critical. We explain the toll on body and mind, and how to give yourself a chance.

Can you run back-to-back sub-3 marathons? Some succeed, but recovery is critical. We explain the toll on body and mind, and how to give yourself a chance.

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