Thoughts on Training, Racing, and Building Coached

Your training doesn't need an audience

Ben Pulham

If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen. I call bullshit. The work matters, and it always counts.

Your training doesn't need an audience

Ben Pulham

If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen. I call bullshit. The work matters, and it always counts.

How Nicholas improved his race results by doing...

Ben Pulham

Nicholas was training hard, but it wasn’t showing on race day. When we pulled things back and made the work repeatable, everything started to click.

How Nicholas improved his race results by doing...

Ben Pulham

Nicholas was training hard, but it wasn’t showing on race day. When we pulled things back and made the work repeatable, everything started to click.

The better way to measure a run

Ben Pulham

Distance is simple, but it misses the point. Your body responds to effort, not kilometres. Train by time, and you get the dose right more often.

The better way to measure a run

Ben Pulham

Distance is simple, but it misses the point. Your body responds to effort, not kilometres. Train by time, and you get the dose right more often.

How Ai Vee went from random running to a Boston...

Ben Pulham

She loved running but didn’t know if her training was working. Once structure replaced guesswork, everything started to move. This is Ai Vee's story.

How Ai Vee went from random running to a Boston...

Ben Pulham

She loved running but didn’t know if her training was working. Once structure replaced guesswork, everything started to move. This is Ai Vee's story.

Your watch is a tool, not the way

Ben Pulham

Athletes have more data than ever. But more data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Your watch is a useful tool, just don’t let it do the thinking for you.

Your watch is a tool, not the way

Ben Pulham

Athletes have more data than ever. But more data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Your watch is a useful tool, just don’t let it do the thinking for you.

How Nick cut 50 minutes off his marathon withou...

Ben Pulham

Nick Burns used to run hard most days but wasn’t seeing much progress. After a year of structured training, clearer pacing, and genuinely easy runs, he dropped his 5 km...

How Nick cut 50 minutes off his marathon withou...

Ben Pulham

Nick Burns used to run hard most days but wasn’t seeing much progress. After a year of structured training, clearer pacing, and genuinely easy runs, he dropped his 5 km...

How to use parkrun as a smart training tool

Ben Pulham

Parkrun is one of the best tools runners have. It’s free. It’s regular. It’s everywhere. But most runners either ignore it, or race it hard every week. Here’s how to...

How to use parkrun as a smart training tool

Ben Pulham

Parkrun is one of the best tools runners have. It’s free. It’s regular. It’s everywhere. But most runners either ignore it, or race it hard every week. Here’s how to...

How Coached training helped a 46yo athlete buil...

Ben Pulham

How structured coaching helped a 46-year-old athlete move from confusion to confidence, setting PBs and podiuming in duathlon.

How Coached training helped a 46yo athlete buil...

Ben Pulham

How structured coaching helped a 46-year-old athlete move from confusion to confidence, setting PBs and podiuming in duathlon.

How to plan a race season that actually improve...

Ben Pulham

Most athletes race too much or not enough. Learn how A, B and C races bring structure, sharpen execution, and improve performance.

How to plan a race season that actually improve...

Ben Pulham

Most athletes race too much or not enough. Learn how A, B and C races bring structure, sharpen execution, and improve performance.

Ben stopped self-coaching and turned fitness in...

Ben Pulham

He trained hard and felt fit, but results were inconsistent because the work lacked structure. When training became controlled and deliberate, fitness consolidated, confidence grew, and the results followed.

Ben stopped self-coaching and turned fitness in...

Ben Pulham

He trained hard and felt fit, but results were inconsistent because the work lacked structure. When training became controlled and deliberate, fitness consolidated, confidence grew, and the results followed.

Goals are useful. But they are not the point.

Ben Pulham

Most athletes chase outcomes. Times and results. This is about focusing on the process instead, and why that leads to better races and more satisfaction.

Goals are useful. But they are not the point.

Ben Pulham

Most athletes chase outcomes. Times and results. This is about focusing on the process instead, and why that leads to better races and more satisfaction.

How To Enjoy Your Running (And Any Other Exercise)

Ben Pulham

If you want to enjoy your running (and any other exercise), think less about the outcome and more about the process. The joy is found in the process.

How To Enjoy Your Running (And Any Other Exercise)

Ben Pulham

If you want to enjoy your running (and any other exercise), think less about the outcome and more about the process. The joy is found in the process.

How To Fuel Your Next Marathon

Ben Pulham

You must fuel properly to run a fast marathon and achieve your best result. Learn how to do that in this article

How To Fuel Your Next Marathon

Ben Pulham

You must fuel properly to run a fast marathon and achieve your best result. Learn how to do that in this article

How To Race Your Best Marathon

Ben Pulham

Running your best marathon is simple in theory. It’s more complicated in practice. Here’s what you can do to run like Eliud Kipchoge, and nail your next marathon.

How To Race Your Best Marathon

Ben Pulham

Running your best marathon is simple in theory. It’s more complicated in practice. Here’s what you can do to run like Eliud Kipchoge, and nail your next marathon.

Tie Your Shoelaces

Ben Pulham

Before you head out for your next run, lace your shoes. Sit down and carefully tie each lace to a tension that is firm but comfortable. Here’s why!

Tie Your Shoelaces

Ben Pulham

Before you head out for your next run, lace your shoes. Sit down and carefully tie each lace to a tension that is firm but comfortable. Here’s why!

Marathon Training: Best Recovery Practices

Ben Pulham

If you want to run a fast marathon, you must keep training and recovery in balance. In this article, we share what you can do to maximise your recovery and...

Marathon Training: Best Recovery Practices

Ben Pulham

If you want to run a fast marathon, you must keep training and recovery in balance. In this article, we share what you can do to maximise your recovery and...

Why Strength Training Is Essential During Marat...

Ben Pulham

Strength training is an essential component of marathon prep for beginner and advanced runners. Learn why and how to do it.

Why Strength Training Is Essential During Marat...

Ben Pulham

Strength training is an essential component of marathon prep for beginner and advanced runners. Learn why and how to do it.

4 Training Runs You Should Do To Prepare For Yo...

Ben Pulham

Here a four essential runs you should do to prepare to run a fast marathon and recover quickly afterwards.

4 Training Runs You Should Do To Prepare For Yo...

Ben Pulham

Here a four essential runs you should do to prepare to run a fast marathon and recover quickly afterwards.

Training Zones: A Key To Your Marathon Success

Ben Pulham

Learn how training zones can help optimise your training and improve your chances of running a PB in your next marathon.

Training Zones: A Key To Your Marathon Success

Ben Pulham

Learn how training zones can help optimise your training and improve your chances of running a PB in your next marathon.

9 Mistakes Runners Make When Training For A Mar...

Ben Pulham

Don’t make these nine mistakes if you want to run injury free and achieve a personal best time in your next marathon.

9 Mistakes Runners Make When Training For A Mar...

Ben Pulham

Don’t make these nine mistakes if you want to run injury free and achieve a personal best time in your next marathon.

How To PB Your Next Marathon

Ben Pulham

Want to PB your next marathon? Here is everything you need to know; from training to fueling to pacing and everything in between.

How To PB Your Next Marathon

Ben Pulham

Want to PB your next marathon? Here is everything you need to know; from training to fueling to pacing and everything in between.

Coached Race 6.0 – The Final One?

Ben Pulham

The sixth, and possibly final, edition of Coached Race was held on 2 July, 2022. Here’s how it went down.

Coached Race 6.0 – The Final One?

Ben Pulham

The sixth, and possibly final, edition of Coached Race was held on 2 July, 2022. Here’s how it went down.