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Keep moving during taper week
Learn how to taper properly before the TCS Sydney Marathon and avoid the common mistake of doing too little.
Aug 4


Why more runners are turning to Pilates
Find out how Pilates can improve strength, mobility and consistency throughout marathon training.
Aug 4


How Your Menstrual Cycle Can Influence Training
Your body changes throughout your cycle, explains Head Coach Georgie Weir. Learn how to adapt your training and make every run work for you.
Hormones can influence everything from energy to recovery, says Head Coach Georgie Weir. Understanding these changes can help you train with confidence at every stage of life.
Jul 1


Managing Marathon Niggles Before They Become Injuries
As your marathon training builds, so does the load on your body, says Head Coach Ben Lucas. Here's how to stay ahead of the little niggles before they interrupt your progress.
A few minutes of strength and mobility each week can help keep your marathon training on track and reduce the risk of injury, says Head Coach Ben Lucas.
Jul 1


How to Build Confidence Before Your Marathon
If you're questioning whether you've done enough, you're not alone, says Head Coach Georgie Weir. Here's how to trust your preparation before race day.
Race-day confidence isn't something you find at the start line, it's built through every training run, every hill and every early morning, says Head Coach Georgie Weir.
Jul 1


Why Easy Runs Matter More Than You Think
Most runners get the 80/20 rule wrong, says Head Coach, Ben Lucas. Here's how to use it properly and why it can make you a stronger marathon runner.
Running harder isn't always better, says Head Coach, Ben Lucas. Learn why easy runs are the secret to faster marathon performances.
Jul 1


Winter Running Made Easy
Stay motivated this winter with practical running tips to help you build a consistent marathon training routine during the colder months.
Jul 1


How to Train in the Heat
Head Coach Ben Lucas explains how to adjust your training and make the most of warmer runs.
Running in the heat doesn't have to derail your training if you adapt your pace, hydration and expectations, says Head Coach Ben Lucas.
Jul 1


Hill Sessions That Make Marathon Day Easier
The TCS Sydney Marathon course rewards runners who prepare for its hills, says Head Coach Ben Lucas. Here's how to train smarter and climb with confidence on race day.
Jul 1


Six Simple Ways To Recover After A Long Run
Learn six simple recovery strategies after a long run, from hydration and nutrition to sleep and active recovery, to support marathon training.
Jul 1


Stretching for runners made simple
Do you know the difference between dynamic and static stretches? TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas explains what they are and when you should do them.
Most runners aren’t stretching properly, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas, but these simple moves can be done anywhere.
Jun 1


RAMP up your run: a simple warm-up method for runners
A proper warm-up can completely change the quality of your run, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. According to TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas, a proper warm-up is one of the simplest ways you can improve your PB. One of the easiest ways to improve your running sessions is to warm up properly. Why? A proper warm-up (not just a quick jog) changes how you move, how you feel, and usually how you perform. The runners who warm up properly nearly alway
Jun 1


How to fit marathon training into your life
One of the biggest challenges in marathon training isn’t fitness, it’s protecting the time to train consistently, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. The runners who succeed long term are usually the ones with better structure and routine, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. One of the biggest challenges when training for a marathon isn’t fitness. It’s life. Work, kids, social plans, long commutes, and fatigue – if you don’t protect your training tim
Jun 1


Marathon tips: 100 things every runner should know
A marathon teaches you more than just how to run. It builds resilience, confidence and perspective, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Georgia Weir. Whether you’re lacing up for your first marathon or lining up for your tenth, there’s always more to learn. Even after 14 years of running, I’m still learning. That’s the nature of the marathon. It doesn’t give everything away at once. It teaches you over time, through consistency, through setbacks, and through showing up.
May 1


Training as a new parent: a dad’s guide to running
Short on sleep and time? TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas explains how new dads can adapt their training, stay consistent and keep moving forward.
Apr 2


How to get back into running after pregnancy
Coming back to running after having a baby is a journey in itself, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. Be kind to yourself.
Apr 2


How marathon training is structured (and why it matters)
Do you know the most effective formula for race-day prep? It’s all about training in phases, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas.
Apr 2


How breathwork can support your running (and improve VO2max)
Breathing is one of the most overlooked tools in running, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. Here’s how simple breathwork techniques can improve your endurance and control.
Apr 2


How a B race can improve your marathon performance
It’s time to sign yourself up for a shorter pre-race to prepare you for the big event, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas.
Apr 2


How to be consistent with your training
Motivation gets a lot of attention in sport, but discipline is what actually drives progress says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas.
Apr 2
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