marathon training

Marathon training: Whether you are a veteran at marathon running or at the beginning of your marathon training, the articles below are for you. Running marathons is not a light-hearted undertaking, so take your marathon training seriously… To browse our library of free sports training articles, browse using the categories on the left or use the search box.
London marathon: what we know about the incidence of injury, illness and death in the London Marathon
This article looks at the extent of illness, injury and death associated with the Marathon and the various factors involved.
Marathon Training: distance running in the North Pole
North Pole Marathon: how to cope in cold weather
Sports nutrition: does glycerol help athletes stay hydrated?
Glycerol is recommended for athletes who train and compete for long periods
Allergy Information for Marathon Athletes
Probiotics don’t help reduce pollen allergy in marathon runners
Allergic rhinitis in endurance athletes
Allergic rhinitis in endurance athletes
High sodium drinks
High Sodium Drinks: Sodium, plasma and performance
marathon world record
Marathon world record: The day of the two-hour marathon
Marathon training schedule
A marathon training schedule for the non-specialist, which has been tested in the lab and on the roads
marathon runners
Marathon runners: Metabolic markers of peak performance
Marathon injuries - the risks facing first time marathon runners
Injury risks for marathon 'virgins'
Haile Gebrselassie and sports drinks
Haile Gebrselassie - How Fast Might Geb Have Run the London Marathon with the Help of a Good Sports Drink?
Marathon running: common mistakes to avoid in your marathon training plan
Make sure your marathon training schedule is not littered with mistakes
Marathon training: race pacing for endurance athletes
An insight into how Kenyan runners pace themselves during distance running events
Marathon training: a training programme used by Kenyan distance runners
The training programme used by former New York Marathon winner Tegla Loroupe
How nutrition can help soccer players overcome the second-half slump
New research suggests soccer players need better nutrition
Marathon carbohydrates
Marathon Carbohydrates: Which works best before and during a marathon: carbs in liquid or solid form?
Marathon racing: how to remain hydrated
How many drinks stations can you afford to miss in a marathon?
Marathon training: planning a 30-day running programme
If you're planning to run a marathon, here's what to do in the crucial four weeks before it



