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GPS watches are fantastic training tools, but they're not always right, says Head Coach Georgia Weir. Learn when to trust the numbers and when to trust yourself. Your watch can guide your training, but your body often gives the most important feedback, says Head Coach Georgia Weir.

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.

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.

As NAIDOC Week reminds us of the power of community, Head Coach Georgia Weir reflects on the incredible growth of First Nations running over the past decade.

Learn six simple recovery strategies after a long run, from hydration and nutrition to sleep and active recovery, to support marathon training.

The Long Run: A Story of Resilience and Community

Applications surge more than 2,000 per cent as the world's best sub-elite runners set their sights on Sydney.

Marathon training isn't built in a single long run. It's built through the small choices we make every day, the habits that quietly add up over weeks and months. That's exactly what the Build phase of the TCS Sydney Marathon training journey is all about. But the best part? Progress is even more powerful when we do it together. That's what we're seeing through Planet PB with Pledge for the Planet, where hundreds of runners are already taking action to protect the places they

Better Habits Build Better Places

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.

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

Strength and conditioning doesn’t need to be complicated to make a real difference to your running, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. Forget complicated gym programs – simple, consistent strength work is often what helps runners stay healthy and perform better, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas.

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

From hydration to muscle pains, head coach Georgia Weir shares her top tips for post-run recovery. Long runs are essential for marathon training, but they won’t be as effective without these recovery tips from TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Georgia Weir.

Recovering well after a run is just as important as the training itself, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Georgia Weir. From protein to hydration, TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Georgia Weir shares simple post-run nutrition tips to help runners recover faster.

There’s something powerful about putting one foot in front of the other consistently, especially when life feels heavy, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. For many men, running is more than just exercise. It brings structure, community and a social outlet, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas.

Treadmill running can be one of the smartest ways to stay consistent through winter marathon training, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Georgia Weir. Indoor running isn’t just about clocking kilometres, now treadmill platforms offer immersive and coach-led marathon sessions, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Georgia Weir.

Fuelled by 44% year-on-year growth, registrations are now open for the largest volunteer operation in the event’s history. (Sydney, 20 May 2026) The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS has today opened volunteer registrations, calling for a record 6,500 places to help deliver the largest volunteer operation in the event's history on Sunday, 30 August. Alongside a greater investment in the volunteer experience, Sydneysiders are invited to play a defining role in one of the

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.

Recovery isn’t about pushing through, it’s about knowing what your body is telling you, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. Not all soreness is a problem, and not all pain should be pushed through. There’s a difference – and it matters. What is your soreness telling you? Good soreness is that dull, tired feeling after a solid session – known as DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). It loosens up as you move. Injury pain is sharper – more specific – and usually