How Did I Run A Sub 3 Hour Marathon? My Top Tips ANY Runner Can Use

I recently ran my first ever sub 3 hour marathon. I always thought this time was a dream, reserved only for elite runners, which is why I was so surprised when I crossed the line of the Southampton Marathon in under 3 hours.

In this video, I share what I've changed in my training over the last few months which lead me to the sub 3 hour marathon mark. If you want to run a sub 3 hour marathon, or just improve your marathon time in general, they may just help you out!

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Distance
01:26 - Approach
02:25 - Training nutrition
03:17 - Recovery
04:11 - Race strategy
04:55 - Race nutrition
05:53 - Race clothing

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