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Marathon Long Run

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 13:58:02 +0000

Long runs come in all different shapes and sizes, but one thing is for sure is they are so important for a successful marathon! You might be able to wing training for shorter distances but sadly this is not the case when it comes to the marathon for the majority of us! As daunting as [...]

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Post Flagstaff Update

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:08:26 +0000

Post Flagstaff Update I’m now back home and continuing my build up to this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon after a successful 4-week training camp in Flagstaff, Arizona. Read about the trip here. Upon coming back home to the UK I ran the Armagh 5k in Ireland, a race I’ve not done since 2012 but [...]

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Flagstaff Training Camp

Jonny Mellor — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 03:10:25 +0000

As part of my preparations for this years London Marathon I have headed out to Flagsaff, Arizona in the USA, for a 4-week training camp. Flagstaff is a mountain town just over two hours drive from Phoenix in Northern Arizona and is located at a lung busting 7,000ft above sea level. Altitude training camps are [...]

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Marathon Looming

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:41:50 +0000

Whether you’ve been successful in the ballot or are running for a charity the marathon is an exciting but often daunting spectacle especially if you’re new to running or running your first marathon. So the big question where to start? The first piece of advice I would offer would be to structure your week. This [...]

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London Marathon 2018

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 09:19:41 +0000

The hottest London Marathon on record! Typical! Like many I was left feeling frustrated and wondering what might have been after this years London Marathon. As hot days go London was a scorcher. I’m all for a bit of sunshine, in fact I’m a big fan but having nervously checked the weather every day (ok [...]

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Interview with Steve Vernon and Jonny Mellor

Jonny Mellor — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:42:44 +0000

A transcript from an interview with Jonny and coach Steve Vernon in the lead up to the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon with OTE Sports Nutrition. HOW DID YOU BECOME A RUNNER? JM “I think like most people, I did a lot of different sports at a young age. I played football, and that gave [...]

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The Taper

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 17:31:37 +0000

The Taper If you've ran a marathon previously, you'll know this feeling. If your first marathon is just coming up, don't worry we've all been there. The Taper. Not all athletes experience the same feelings, or combination of feelings, but it's common to experience taper blues. Even if you’ve done all the training, diligently racked [...]

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Post VLM 2017 Recovery

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:02:51 +0000

For those interested I have posted my recovery post VLM 2017. One of the biggest mistakes marathon runners make is not taking enough recovery time after finishing the race. After 26.2 miles of hard running, and the months of dedicated training that went into that effort, the body needs a break. Jonny Mellor 8-week training [...]

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London Marathon GFA

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:04:24 +0000

Make your Dream of Qualifying for the London Marathon a Reality Qualifying for the London Marathon via the Good For Age (GFA) process is one of the pinnacles of running achievements for many runners in the UK. This article is designed to give you some background on the process and provide you with some useful [...]

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Recovery?

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 20 May 2017 09:00:06 +0000

The old age saying, one mile per day rings very true in my eyes… I write this on Friday 20th May, the 26th day since the 2017 VLM, hoping my legs spring into action in this morning’s tempo run. For the past couple of weeks I've been feeling flat and lethargic on my runs, some [...]

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