Tarit's Training Tips for Marathon and Half Marathon

Adrian Stott (aka Tarit), one of Scotland's most experienced ultra-distance runners and Manager of specialist running shop, Run and Become, offers some ideas on training. These articles were originally written specifically for entrants in races in Scotland - the Edinburgh Marathon and Loch Ness Marathon - but the sound advice here can be applied to any long distance race.

General articles on training for long races:

The kit you need for racing and training

Training with a Twist - staying motivated and inspired

Training tips - more articles

Unfortunately, we have not been able to hold our Portishead Triathlon as usual. However Garga, our race organiser has put together this guide to how to train while staying withing guidelines.

Training tips 2021 (pdf)

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To get you started we're uploading a Try-a-Tri training guide - simple tips on how to train for your first triathlon. More files will be uploaded over coming months including guides to the kit you need for triathlon, how to handle "transition" and how to get to know the rules of triathlon (which get updated regularly as it is a rapidly evolving sport!).

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