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Ben Lowe - 6 Marathons in 6 Days Challenge Begins

Ben Lowe - 6 Marathons in 6 Days Challenge Begins

Raising money for charity, Ben Lowe, Account Manager at SockMine has undertaken the impressive challenge of completing six marathons in six days.  ...
9 Top tips for the Day Before a Marathon

9 Top tips for the Day Before a Marathon

So it’s the day before the big race and the nerves are starting to set in. Months and months of training and it all comes down to this. With so mu...
My Approach to Training for 6 Marathons in 6 Days

My Approach to Training for 6 Marathons in 6 Days

MY APPROACH TO TRAINING – WHERE TO BEGIN Training for one marathon is in itself a huge challenge. One which takes grit, determination, and many,...
It's Crunch Time – Free Marathon Training Schedule For Beginners

It's Crunch Time – Free Marathon Training Schedule For Beginners

Training for your first Marathon? Try our free marathon training schedule for beginners to get your training off on the right foot! Whether you’...
Marathon Training? Here are the Best Socks for Fartlek Training

Marathon Training? Here are the Best Socks for Fartlek Training

Are you training for a marathon but getting tired of the same old routine? Why not give Fartlek Training a try.   WHAT IS FARTLEK TRAINING? Fartlek...
Running Socks That Could Save Your Marathon Training

Running Socks That Could Save Your Marathon Training

FOCUS ON YOUR RUN, NOT ON YOUR FEET. Marathons. The ultimate test of human endurance. 26.219 miles of blood, sweat and often tears. A challenge...
6 Marathons In 6 Days – From Crazy Idea To a Training Plan

6 Marathons In 6 Days – From Crazy Idea To a Training Plan

The idea began where most good ideas do: in a bar. Jason Easy, an industry colleague from the BBC, and I were enjoying a beer back in June 2016 w...