Alex's Marathon Training Blog

When you're training for a race, you need to run as regularly as possible. What are you supposed to do, however, when the weather just won't play ball? In this week's marathon training diary I have a look at the 5 things that every runner needs to do in order to beat the elements and make the most from their regime, whatever the weather.

I am a failure when it comes to running. If I wasn't, every one of my runs would be more successful than the last and I would be one of the fastest people in the world! Fortunately, you can own your imperfections and use them to your advantage, find out how with this week's marathon training diary.

Join me for the third week of my marathon running blog where I'll be thinking about running and boredom; two subjects that go hand in hand for some people (if you're one of them, you might want to turn back now). As always, I'll be pontificating on the philosophical implications of running as well as recommending a few pop bangers to improve your performance.

This week I attempt to answer the big question that all non-runners want to know – what are you doing out at the crack of dawn on a Sunday going out to run in the rain? Most runners know that what they are doing makes no sense objectively, but we do it anyway! Read on if you want to find out why!

Join me while I chart my ups and downs of training for a marathon. Each week I'll be sharing my thoughts about running, my tips on how to rest and recover as well as increase your speed, and even a couple of recommendations for your personal running playlist.