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33: Risk vs. Reward

Sep 2, 2025

33: Risk vs. Reward

Sep 2, 2025

32: The Sub-2:28 Challenge Heats Up

Aug 26, 2025

32: The Sub-2:28 Challenge Heats Up

Aug 26, 2025

31: Balancing Marathon Training with Life

Aug 19, 2025

31: Balancing Marathon Training with Life

Aug 19, 2025

30: Why Training Zones Suck

Aug 14, 2025

30: Why Training Zones Suck

Aug 14, 2025

29: Back to Berlin

Aug 6, 2025

29: Back to Berlin

Aug 6, 2025

28: Stoddy Carey

May 21, 2025

28: Stoddy Carey

May 21, 2025

27: Lauren Gaillard

May 10, 2025

27: Lauren Gaillard

May 10, 2025

26.2: Marathon Special

May 7, 2025

26.2: Marathon Special

May 7, 2025

26: Dan Robinson OLY

Apr 30, 2025

26: Dan Robinson OLY

Apr 30, 2025

25: Harry Lancaster

Apr 24, 2025

25: Harry Lancaster

Apr 24, 2025

24: Cole Gibbens

Apr 16, 2025

24: Cole Gibbens

Apr 16, 2025

23: Rayne Holland

Apr 7, 2025

23: Rayne Holland

Apr 7, 2025

22: Sofia Eves

Apr 1, 2025

22: Sofia Eves

Apr 1, 2025

21: When Your Marathon Goes Wrong

Mar 16, 2025

21: When Your Marathon Goes Wrong

Mar 16, 2025

20: How to Run a PB Marathon

Mar 15, 2025

20: How to Run a PB Marathon

Mar 15, 2025

19: Time for a new PB

Mar 12, 2025

19: Time for a new PB

Mar 12, 2025

18: Tune Up Races and Easy PBs

Feb 26, 2025

18: Tune Up Races and Easy PBs

Feb 26, 2025

17: Training's Highest Highs and Lowest Lows

Feb 19, 2025

17: Training's Highest Highs and Lowest Lows

Feb 19, 2025

16: When training gets tough

Feb 12, 2025

16: When training gets tough

Feb 12, 2025

15: Train More Race Faster ft Jake Barraclough

Jan 28, 2025

15: Train More Race Faster ft Jake Barraclough

Jan 28, 2025

14: How to Build Training Load

Jan 23, 2025

14: How to Build Training Load

Jan 23, 2025

13: Barcelona Calling

Jan 18, 2025

13: Barcelona Calling

Jan 18, 2025

12: The Sub 2:28 Challenge

Dec 10, 2024

12: The Sub 2:28 Challenge

Dec 10, 2024

11: The Truth About Hills and Elevation

Nov 27, 2024

11: The Truth About Hills and Elevation

Nov 27, 2024

10: Predicting 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Times

Nov 20, 2024

10: Predicting 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Times

Nov 20, 2024

9: How to Maximise Running Consistency

Nov 14, 2024

9: How to Maximise Running Consistency

Nov 14, 2024

8: Training and Racing Though the Winter

Nov 6, 2024

8: Training and Racing Though the Winter

Nov 6, 2024

7: Matt Fox on Breaking 2:20

Oct 29, 2024

7: Matt Fox on Breaking 2:20

Oct 29, 2024

6: Berlin Marathon Recap

Oct 17, 2024

6: Berlin Marathon Recap

Oct 17, 2024

5: Goal Setting for Runners

Sep 30, 2024

5: Goal Setting for Runners

Sep 30, 2024

4: Berlin Marathon Race Week

Sep 25, 2024

4: Berlin Marathon Race Week

Sep 25, 2024

3: Marathon Training and Taper

Sep 18, 2024

3: Marathon Training and Taper

Sep 18, 2024

2: How to train for a marathon

Sep 10, 2024

2: How to train for a marathon

Sep 10, 2024

1: Berlin Calling

Sep 4, 2024

1: Berlin Calling

Sep 4, 2024

Top 10 Most Historic Marathons in the World

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Osaka Marathon

Asia

Japan

February

Great

0.71

Nagoya Women's Marathon

Asia

Japan

March

Great

1.01

Valencia Marathon

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Map

Europe

Spain

December

Great

1.18

Tokyo Marathon

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Map

Asia

Japan

March

Great

1.27

Dubai Marathon

Asia

United Arab Emirates

January

Great

1.47

Frankfurt Marathon

Europe

Germany

October

Great

1.59

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

North America

USA

November

Great

1.60

Rotterdam Marathon

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Map

Europe

Netherlands

April

Great

1.64

Paris Marathon

strava icon

Map

Europe

France

April

Great

1.78

Milan Marathon

strava icon

Map

Europe

Italy

April

Great

1.85

Seville Marathon

strava icon

Map

Europe

Spain

February

Great

1.88

Vienna City Marathon

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Map

Europe

Austria

April

Great

1.99

Ljubljana Marathon

Europe

Slovenia

October

Great

2.00

Chicago Marathon

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Map

North America

USA

October

Great

2.08

Portland Marathon

North America

USA

October

Great

2.13

Prague Marathon

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Map

Europe

Czech Republic

May

Great

2.21

Rome Marathon

strava icon

Map

Europe

Italy

March

Great

2.22

Berlin Marathon

Europe

Germany

September

Great

2.22

Houston Marathon

North America

USA

January

Great

2.30

Toronto Waterfront Marathon

North America

Canada

October

Great

2.31

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Top 10 Fastest
Marathons

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Osaka Marathon

Asia

Japan

February

Great

0.71

Nagoya Women's Marathon

Asia

Japan

March

Great

1.01

Valencia Marathon
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Map

Europe

Spain

December

Great

1.18

Tokyo Marathon
strava icon

Map

Asia

Japan

March

Great

1.27

Dubai Marathon

Asia

United Arab Emirates

January

Great

1.47

Frankfurt Marathon

Europe

Germany

October

Great

1.59

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

North America

USA

November

Great

1.60

Rotterdam Marathon
strava icon

Map

Europe

Netherlands

April

Great

1.64

Paris Marathon
strava icon

Map

Europe

France

April

Great

1.78

Milan Marathon
strava icon

Map

Europe

Italy

April

Great

1.85

Seville Marathon
strava icon

Map

Europe

Spain

February

Great

1.88

Vienna City Marathon
strava icon

Map

Europe

Austria

April

Great

1.99

Ljubljana Marathon

Europe

Slovenia

October

Great

2.00

Chicago Marathon
strava icon

Map

North America

USA

October

Great

2.08

Portland Marathon

North America

USA

October

Great

2.13

Prague Marathon
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Map

Europe

Czech Republic

May

Great

2.21

Rome Marathon
strava icon

Map

Europe

Italy

March

Great

2.22

Berlin Marathon

Europe

Germany

September

Great

2.22

Houston Marathon

North America

USA

January

Great

2.30

Toronto Waterfront Marathon

North America

Canada

October

Great

2.31

Seoul Marathon
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Map

Asia

South Korea

March

Great

2.53

London Marathon
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Map

Europe

UK

April

Great

2.58

Wellington Marathon

Oceania

New Zealand

June

Great

2.63

Bucharest Marathon

Europe

Romania

October

Great

2.63

Bratislava Marathon
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Map

Europe

Slovakia

April

Great

2.68

Columbus Marathon

North America

USA

October

Great

2.69

Barcelona Marathon
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Map

Europe

Spain

March

Great

2.70

Helsinki Marathon
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Map

Europe

Finland

August

Great

2.73

Reykjavik Marathon

Europe

Iceland

August

Great

2.82

Zurich Marathon

Europe

Switzerland

April

Great

2.84

Osaka Marathon

Asia

Japan

February

Great

0.71

Nagoya Women's Marathon

Asia

Japan

March

Great

1.01

Valencia Marathon
strava icon

Map

Europe

Spain

December

Great

1.18

Tokyo Marathon
strava icon

Map

Asia

Japan

March

Great

1.27

5km

The 5K is the perfect blend of speed and endurance. It’s short enough to push hard from the gun, but long enough that pacing and aerobic fitness still matter. For beginners, it’s often the first “real” race distance — challenging yet achievable with consistent training. For experienced runners, the 5K is a test of efficiency, lactate threshold, and toughness.

Learn how to run a 5km >

10km

The 10K is a step up in endurance while still demanding speed. It doubles the 5K distance, so pacing discipline is critical — go out too hard and you’ll pay late. For beginners, it’s a milestone race proving aerobic fitness. For experienced runners, the 10K tests threshold strength: holding controlled discomfort for 30–60m.

Learn how to run a 10km >

Half marathon

The half marathon is the world’s most popular race. Long enough to feel epic, but short enough to train for without living like a pro. Success requires stamina, pacing, and fueling. For beginners, finishing 21.1 km is a huge achievement. For experienced runners, this is where endurance meets speed endurance sustaining high effort for 80–120m.

Learn how to run a half >

Marathon

The marathon is the ultimate endurance benchmark. Covering 42.2 km pushes aerobic fitness, fueling, and mental toughness to the limit. For beginners, it’s a bucket-list goal demanding months of steady training. For experienced runners, the marathon is a brutal but rewarding test of preparation, pacing, and resilience.

Learn how to run a full >