Michael Keskerides 13/3/24 Michael Keskerides 13/3/24

Running training: how does Kaizen’s doughnut actually work?

Michael Keskerides 24/2/24 Michael Keskerides 24/2/24

How to train for spring/summer hot-weather races during the winter

Michael Keskerides 17/2/24 Michael Keskerides 17/2/24

A guide to improving your running training by measuring performance

A guide to improving your running training by measuring performance (VO2 max and so on—what does it all mean?)

Michael Keskerides 6/2/24 Michael Keskerides 6/2/24

How to take the next step in your marathon training

How to take the next step in your marathon training: a primer for aspiring intermediate marathon runners (before your third or fourth marathon)

Run Kaizen 27/1/24 Run Kaizen 27/1/24

How to maximise your performance for your first marathon

How to improve your training and performance for your first marathon: use a race prediction and (accurate) training plan

Michael Keskerides 23/1/24 Michael Keskerides 23/1/24

How to use a race prediction to keep you motivated for your second marathon and help you smash your P.B.

HOW TO USE A RACE PREDICTION TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED FOR YOUR SECOND MARATHON AND HELP YOU SMASH YOUR P.B.

Compared to your first marathon, the second time round is a very different kettle of fish (weirdest metaphor ever by the way).

During your first round of training you were likely primarily focussed on being able to finish the race, good time or not.

Or if you did have a target time, you might not have been completely confident you had it in you to achieve it.

Anyway—there are plenty of ways to approach your second huge run that’ll give you a sense of focus and make you feel good about your training.

Today we’re going to cover some key tips.

Michael Keskerides 27/11/23 Michael Keskerides 27/11/23

How to manage your training load before a marathon: the only guide you need to tapering (from one week to three weeks before your race)

7 Days before The Race: Race Week

Now it’s time to rein it in a little.

For marathon runners, don’t run more than 4 miles.

For half-marathon runners, make that 5 miles.

Keep all your running at an easy pace….

Michael Keskerides 26/11/23 Michael Keskerides 26/11/23

Case study: how a Kaizen race prediction revolutionises your marathon running

Case Study: How A Kaizen Race Prediction Revolutionises Your Marathon Running

Preparing for a marathon is a lot of work. Even if you follow all sorts of online training guides, by race day you might still be unclear about your capabilities. You likely haven’t run the full distance, and you might be wondering if you should be aiming for a two, three or four-hour target, or something in between.

Run Kaizen 2/11/23 Run Kaizen 2/11/23

5 essential tips for autumn/winter running: from choosing the best running shoes and kit to staying motivated (2023)

So, the temperature is plummeting and your motivation to keep running is dropping too.

We’ve all been there—writing this I’m wrapped up in an extra layer of wool, including the thickest socks you’ve seen this side of an igloo. And if you’re like me, the thought of heading out into that crisp air for a run just got a little less appealing.

But if you indulge those thoughts, the good habit of frequent running will quickly get broken—or, if you’re early in your running journey, it won’t get established at all.

A few nights in with a glass or two of red wine, and those hard-earnt gains you made in the summer will be under threat.

The miles you put into your legs will drift away after a few windy afternoons.

And I’m sure you agree—that’s a massive shame!

So let’s do better. Here at Kaizen we have some suggestions to keep you running through autumn and winter. And this advice is suitable for everybody—men, women, beginners or established runners. Whether you run on trails or roads. You’ve got this—we’ve got this together.

So let’s get going.