As you take on the marathon distance, your carbohydrate and energy levels will inevitably drop. In order to preserve energy and maintain a consistent effort, it is essential to take…

From a performance perspective runners tend to be pretty bad at recovery and rest. We commonly see runners after a key race such as a full marathon, wanting to jump straight…

Planning your intake of water throughout the Brighton Marathon is as important as following a training plan and understanding your pace for the event. Before the marathon Stay hydrated on…

This is where your run is won or lost. You can’t get any fitter and it’s time to protect the fitness you have in the final couple of weeks. Early…

Official nutritionist for the Brighton Marathon Weekend, Nick Morgan, has put together some helpful advice on planning your meals to support your training. How, what and when you eat is…

The basics of sports nutrition As well as keeping you healthy, nutrition plays an important role in performance. Getting your nutrition habits right can help you run faster for longer,…

Undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of your marathon training is the need to increase the length of your “longest” run, and prepare the body for the rigours of…