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Strength Training to Improve Durability
This study endorses the belief that completing strength work helps you in the later stages of races. It's something I hear a lot from runners I help with their strength and conditioning, "I just feel stronger near the end" or "I didn't feel my legs getting as tired".

Patrick Carroll


Rotterdam Marathon 2025
DNF. Tough to take but I'm at peace with it. This is my review of the Rotterdam Marathon 2025.

Patrick Carroll


My Marathon Training Manifesto: Key Principles for Success
This manifesto outlines my key beliefs about preparing for a marathon. Training, lifestyle and nutrition all covered.

Patrick Carroll


Bye Bye Marathon - Injury Setback
I should be racing in the Manchester marathon, instead I'm joining the masses who don't make a marathon start line due to injury.

Patrick Carroll


The Expert Guide To Strength Training For Runners
It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Nick Harris-Fry from Coach about all things strength training for runners. Nick is a highly...

Patrick Carroll


Base Building and 5k Racing
There's a general consensus that improving your performance in shorter races before getting into a marathon block is a good idea

Patrick Carroll


12 Months Running Injury Free
More running with less injuries...see how I managed this over the last 12 months.

Patrick Carroll


RTE Running Podcast - Strength Training for Runners
Brian is a running fanatic but a self confessed "disaster" for strength and conditioning work. In this chat we cover why you should...

Patrick Carroll


Runner's Diary Podcast - Strength Training for Runners
I was delighted to speak with Brian and Damian from the Runner's Diary Podcast about all things strength and conditioning. The interview...

Patrick Carroll


Nutrition for Runners with Sports Dietician Evan Lynch
I spoke with leading Sports Dietician Evan Lynch about all things nutrition for runners.

Patrick Carroll


Paris Marathon 2023
Follow my preparations for the Paris marathon. Training plans, S&C discussion, nutrition and injury management.

Patrick Carroll


"Shin Splints" Explained
Shin splints were the most requested topic to cover from a recent Instagram poll . I’m not surprised! They account for up to 17% of all...

Patrick Carroll


"Three Weeks Until my Half Ironman"
Denis had 3 weeks to go from ankle sprain to half Ironman - check out the rehabilitation programme we created to get him to the start line.

Patrick Carroll


Ultramarathon Review - Kerry Way Ultra Lite
I completed my first ultramarathon on September 4th 2021. The route was 58km from Sneem to Killarney in Kerry, Ireland. Questions from...

Patrick Carroll


Dealing with a Calf Tear
This is how I managed a calf tear while running. I include early stage protection, detailed rehab plans and a return to running guide.

Patrick Carroll
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