As we move into May, the days get longer and the weather begins to warm up. For many runners this feels like a welcome change, but it can also make training feel unexpectedly harder if you don’t adapt.
The final two weeks before the Manchester Marathon can feel strangely unsettling — whether this is your first marathon or one of many.
Manchester Marathon Taper Tips: How to Arrive Fresh, Confident and Ready
If you’re running the Manchester Marathon, congratulations – the hardest work is already done.
Here’s how to approach the final weeks with confidence.
If you’re training for a marathon right now, this is a really good moment to check in with your race‑day pace plan.
Take a look at these pace charts to plan ahead.