Marathon training | Sub-3 attempt - I’m chasing Nick Weston — a 3-hour marathon pacer and experienced running coach who understands what it really takes to train faster, smarter, and more consistently.
This mini-series dives into marathon training, coaching vs self-coaching, and the real differences between:
1-to-1 running coaching
Training with apps like Runna
Online marathon plans
Training with no coach at all
We talk about:
Marathon pacing strategies
Sub-3 marathon training blocks
Weekly mileage, long runs, and threshold sessions
Training structure vs flexibility
Mindset, accountability, and confidence
Avoiding injury while increasing speed
What actually helps runners break time barriers
It’s real runners, real training decisions, and honest conversations about how to improve marathon performance, whether you’re chasing a PB, a first marathon, or a sub-3 goal.
If you’re searching for:
running coach advice, marathon training tips, sub 3 marathon plan, marathon pacing, Runna app review, online running plans, how to train faster, endurance running podcast — this series is for you.
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