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Training advice, race guides and Liverpool running history for recreational marathon runners.

How to Race in Different Weather Conditions

10 November 2025

Heat, cold, rain, wind and humidity all change how you should race. Practical tips on pacing, hydration, clothing and mindset for every kind of race day.

Training

Marathon Mindset: Building Mental Strength for the Long Run

1 September 2025

The mental side of the marathon: visualisation, layered goals, self-talk, mindfulness and routines that help you cope when the miles get tough.

Races and history

World Cup Standings and Marathon Rankings

30 June 2025

Football nations and running nations: what World Cup standings and marathon rankings say about sporting culture, infrastructure and national identity.

Races and history

Liverpool Marathon: Race History and Local Significance

13 June 2025

From the first race in 1927 to the modern revival: the history of marathon running in Liverpool and what the event means to the city.

Training

Nutrition and Hydration Strategies for Marathon Runners

31 October 2024

What to eat and drink before, during and after a marathon: carbohydrate loading, fuelling on the run, electrolytes and recovery meals.

Training

5 Essential Marathon Tips for Peak Performance

30 November 2023

Five marathon tips for training, nutrition, mental resilience, smart workouts and the right kit, for first-timers and experienced runners alike.

Training

Embarking on Your First Marathon Journey

9 November 2023

Planning your first marathon? How to set realistic milestones, build in rest and recovery, fuel your training and track your progress towards race day.