Training for an event isn’t just about lacing up and running the miles as fast as you can.
It’s about structuring those miles properly, knowing when to push, when to hold back, and how to build fitness without burning yourself into the ground.
The body adapts brilliantly to training stress. But it needs the right type of stress at the right time. Easy runs, long runs, interval sessions, strength work, cross training, recovery days all play a role. Get the balance right and you move forward steadily. Get it wrong and you either plateau, feel constantly exhausted or get injured.
Questions like “Should my last long run be 18 miles or 22?” and “Am I running my easy runs too fast?” crop up time and time again — especially from runners new to marathon training.
You’ll find detailed answers to all of these inside the GH Training App, but below I’ve pulled together some of the most frequently asked questions you can ski - whilst you're downloading the App.
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