Sub 3hr Marathon Prep | Full Day Of Training (Running + Lifting)

Join me for week 1, session 1 of my prep for a sub 3 hour marathon - having somehow NEVER prepped for a best effort marathon before...

Session this week: 6-8x400m with equal rest between sets 🫡

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[JoshSmith-vivg]

Inspired me to go from drinking and smoking to now training for a sprint triathlon with a clear plan. Big love.

[tezza]

Really impressive Fergus you’ve recently inspired me to start training for my 60/100m again, whilst smashing my powerlifting goals with juvenile arthritis 🙏

[martinevans]

A nutrition vid would be mega, something that is goes into the whats and hows/ easy to follow, examples and a rough guide too 😁🤙🏻

[apollobetsworth]

Good timing as I just started training for a marathon in October! Excited to watch your journey

[juliehsunflower]

I started working at the local bike shop so taking on another part time job… having enough to eat everyday has really been a struggle. i am a runner but ive had foot fractures since the start of the year. its taken its toll. im trying to figure out an iron man training regime since ive had to incorporate more biking and starting swimming the past few months. i take care of myself, have been since 17. ive struggled with nutrition my whole life. everything ive learned has been online so it be great to have a video on it. i have to eat gluten free and i eat a vegetarian diet.

having somebody to help with making dinner or putting gas in the car is really taken for granted… im exhausted some nights with even with things that should be easy. let alone figuring out what i need to eat to maintain muscle, have energy, and be healthy.

thank you so much for being such a big inspiration to people like me and so many others.

[kostistau]

Congrats on the new truck, looks great

[AlexmacKnotty]

I’ve got a sprint triathlon in a two weeks in Oxford. I’m going for a 1:2X over quite a difficulty course. Aiming for a top 7 finish! Love to see you inspiring us all Fergus!

[ryandavis]

One nutrition thing I struggle with when hybrid training is being hungry all of the time. I eat and eat and eat and I'm still hungry, but then manage to put on 3-4kg in an 18-week marathon training block, so something isn't right with my choices.

[NK-kjtp]

Please make a video for calories deficit

[FatalOnion]

I appreciate whatcha do, Fergus! I've been getting back into running recently and stuff like this helps fuel that drive. I also justused your coupon code on a pair of Vivobarefoot Gobi IV's!

[gratedcheese]

I wish I lived in Scotland so I could train with the Omnia team. Looks like a great crew!

[michazega]

Question about nutrition: What’s Your opinion on carb loading right before a marathon, and what fueling strategy at race day and during the race will You use?

[jackemarleeyoung]

A video on managing a caloric deficit would be amazing!

How does your deficit change how you train/program?

How large of a deficit can you run without having recovery issues

How far out from competition do you personally start a deficit

[Lexulous]

This is great stuff. I’m going to be training for a smaller marathon myself at the end of the year (just a wee half-marathon). Bit nervous myself as I’ve not done one of these in years and am very out of practice. I’ve been using Tongkat Ali extract powder mixed into a double espresso as pre-workout to help with performance and recovery and it’s been really good for strength training / lifting. Am hoping it’ll work just as well for the cardio training. Good luck on your race!

[AndyTait]

Questions for your next video.

What are the pros and cons of doing a cut while hybrid training?

How much of a deficit do you go into?

I’ve personally found that my body weight fluctuates way more when hybrid training, as opposed to regular gym. Do you have a similar experience? It can be annoying trying to figure out if I’m making progress or not.

[andreearadulescu]

Cool and all
Please consider looking into the mould looking stuff on the ceiling

[davidszachno]

What’s your vo2 max at this point and where would you expect it to be after the marathon training block?

[Real_Matt]

Anyone know what the track shoes he is wearing are please?

[Launi]

Do you find being in a deficit affects your performance ? Or is still early in the process to notice a difference?

[frankcallaghan]

Hey Fergus, in your upcoming nutrition video I’d love to hear your opinion on what the maximum calorie deficit a strength untrained person can hold is while still making gains assuming appropriate protein intake?