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Ready to elevate your running game this Autumn? We've got you covered with the latest insights to help you train smarter, perform better, and stay motivated.
From assessing AI coaching technology to natural performance boosters, plus practical advice on balancing training goals and optimising your daily routine β this week's collection has something for every runner.
πUp and out: Embrace the magical stillness of a morning run and the feeling of accomplishment afterwards! π
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Can an AI app help you run?
In this latest article, we share our assessment of AI running coaches, a new phenomenon that's well and truly arrived.
They offer:
β Real-time form analysis
β Personalised training plans
β Injury prevention.
But can algorithms replace the motivation and expertise of human coaches? Experienced coaches offer:
Whether you're a marathon novice or a seasoned runner, we have a running training plan just for you, take a browseβ
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Balancing marathon training and weight loss goals
Jenny recently got in touch to ask our head coach how to maintain her weight loss during marathon training.
The bottom line is that quality nutrition and consistent training equal sustainable results. No dieting needed!
The magic happens gradually: as training volume increases (especially with speed work), your body naturally shifts toward fat metabolism and becomes more efficient.
"If you try to diet to lose weight while training for a marathon, then you will run into energy difficulties, and at extremes, start to cause damage to bone density and general health."
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One of the key benefits of beetroot juice is its ability to increase exercise endurance by improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles.
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While running is beneficial at any time, morning runs offer distinct advantages. Getting daylight early in the morning during autumn is great because it helps regulate your body's circadian rhythm, boosting mood and energy levels, and improving sleep quality.
This article delves into the major benefits of adopting an early morning running routine. So, set your alarm clock and get ready to embrace the day!
Running early in the morning can give you a natural energy boost that can last throughout the day. This is because when we run, our body releases endorphins, which are hormones that promote feelings of positivity and well-being.
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"If your illness is above the neck, like a head cold or sniffy nose, it is generally considered that you can carry on, but with a reduced level of training. Keep it reduced until your heart rate returns to normal (it will rise a little to combat the cold) and you feel ready to go again."
Coach the Run helps midlife runners improve their performance and reach their goals through personalised advice and training plans, with expert advice from London Marathon winner Mike Gratton. Join our mailing list to receive running tips, event details, discount codes, and more every two weeks...
From three seasons to a thousand races... Hi Reader, Before I get into this week's email, we want to say a huge congratulations to everyone who ran a spring marathon or half-marathon. Whether you took on Brighton, Paris, London, or Manchester - and the countless half marathons in between - you should be incredibly proud. These are big achievements, and you've earned this summer recovery period. Now let's make the most of it. When I started out, the running year planned itself. Cross-country...
Conquer the London Marathon 2026 Hi Reader, You have put in the work, logged the long weekend miles, and prepared your mind and body. The groundwork is done. Now it is all about arriving fresh, staying calm, and stepping up to the start line ready to shine. As we look toward Sunday, I want to share a few key strategies to help you manage your pace and run your best race on the streets of London. Pacing your race Wouldn't it be great if we could all have personal pacers for the first 30km?...
The final, most important part of your training plan Hi Reader, Over the last few weeks, it has really started to feel like marathon season is upon us. We have already seen incredible performances at Seville, Tokyo, Barcelona, and Rome, and coming up, we have runners taking on Paris, Brighton, Manchester, Boston, and London. This week, I have been sending out training schedules that include the magic word: taper. Some of my photos from last year's very hot London Marathon! For some of you,...