Training For Marathons - Blog

Fiona Bugler reviews Town of Runners , a documentary about a small rural town in Ethiopia, which, thanks to one man, has produced eight gold medallists and a feeling of hope for the youngsters growing up in this impoverished world. This beautifully...

You've started your marathon taper , you're raring to go, but there's still plenty to think about. Here are 12 top marathon tips from Brighton-based personal trainer and marathon runner Neilon Pitamber. Make sure you have the right running...

For all The Running Bug's marathon training schedules and advice go to our Marathon Training Section . For marathon runners, March can be a tough month for training. Mileage building has been going on for months, injuries may be kicking in and...

If you're training for a marathon , especially if it's your first, you need to plan your training carefully. Unlike training for shorter distances, unless you're a very experienced runner, completing a marathon is a huge effort, both physically...

For those planning to do a marathon or half marathon for the first time or wanting to improve on a personal best , structured training is essential. To help you become a better and more complete athlete, celebrity personal trainer, Ricardo Macedo, founder...

Walk to Run Schedule for any Marathon. This marathon training schedule will tell you how to go from beginner runner to marathon finisher. If you’re an absolute beginner and can't run continuously for 30 minutes, then first follow one of our...

Don't wave the white flag just because it's December! If you're taking part in the London Marathon, at the start of this week you had 20 weeks of marathon training to go. Even if you're not running London, this advice is useful for anyone...

The Virgin London Marathon 2012 is nearly upon us, so if you're looking for advice on what to eat the week before a marathon , what to eat on marathon race day or want some expert advice on how to run the perfect marathon , we've got all this...

Welcome to The Running Bug's guide to the London Marathon 2012. Runners and spectators, see below for race day information and advice, last-minute training tips, where to watch the marathon and route maps. Share your London Marathon 2012 Experience...

Welcome to The Running Bug's unofficial guide to the Virgin London Marathon 2012 . Here you'll find event details, training guides and groups, discussion and news leading up to the world's greatest marathon. Are you running in the London...

Running coach Fiona Bugler's three day per week training schedule for those training on a limited time budget . This schedule is designed for those who like to run hard, and may be short on time. As volume is reduced you're less likely to suffer...

Gearing up for London or one of the many other Spring marathons? As part of Marathon Month on The Running Bug, here's some invaluable advice for the last few weeks of your training... Susie Jones, London Marathon lead physiotherapist: 1. In the...

As part of Marathon Month on The Running Bug, Top performance coach, Kim Ingleby shares her advice training your brain for the big race. OK, so you've been training for months, you're feeling fitter, stronger, and getting your body ready for...

If you've never run a marathon before and fancy giving it a try we hope Marathon Month will inspire you to go for it. To help you get started with your training, Paul Boden of Virtual Fitness joins us with advice especially for first time marathoners...