Tokyo Marathon 2026 Tips & Course Strategy | Marathon Talk

Preparing for the Tokyo Marathon 2026? This Marathon Talk special is your complete guide to race-day success. We break down Tokyo Marathon 2026 tips, expert course strategy, pacing plans, training advice, weather considerations, and everything runners need to know before lining up in Tokyo.

Whether you’re a first-time Tokyo Marathon runner, chasing a personal best, or traveling internationally for a World Marathon Major, this episode covers essential Tokyo Marathon tips 2026 — from navigating the flat, fast course to managing crowds, aid stations, nutrition, hydration, and race-morning logistics.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover:

Tokyo Marathon 2026 course breakdown & elevation profile

Tokyo Marathon pacing strategy for beginners and experienced runners

Training tips for Tokyo Marathon 2026

Weather expectations and how to prepare

Shoe, kit, and fueling advice for Tokyo

Race-day tips: transport, start line, wave placement & finish area

Common Tokyo Marathon mistakes to avoid

If you’re searching for Tokyo Marathon 2026 tips, Tokyo Marathon course strategy, how to run the Tokyo Marathon, or Tokyo Marathon race advice, this episode is built to help you run smarter, faster, and stronger.

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Training for a marathon but worried about injuries slowing you down?

In this episode, a qualified physiotherapist from Carter & George breaks down exactly how to avoid injuries during marathon training, using proven physio strategies that actually work in the real world.

Whether you’re a first-time marathon runner or an experienced athlete, injury prevention is critical for staying consistent, healthy, and race-ready. We cover the most common marathon training injuries, why they happen, and what runners can do to train smarter—not just harder.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to avoid injuries during marathon training

The biggest mistakes runners make that lead to injury

How much running volume is too much

The role of strength training, recovery, and load management

Early warning signs of injury runners should never ignore

Physio-approved tips to stay healthy and run strong all the way to race day

This episode is packed with practical physio advice, evidence-based insights, and simple strategies you can apply immediately to your marathon training plan.

👨‍⚕️ Expert Guest: Physiotherapist from Carter & George

🔗 Learn more or book an appointment: https://www.carterandgeorge.co.uk

If you’re serious about marathon injury prevention, improving performance, and finishing your training block feeling strong, this episode is for you.

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Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. This week we are discussing the launch of the ASICS Superblast 3 which is happening at the Seville Marathon weekend!

Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals.

Each episode covers topics such as:

Which running shoes are right for you

Daily trainers vs race shoes

Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them

Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation

Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

I’m a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I also share coaching advice to help you run better and stay healthy.

🗓️ Live Show Details

📍 Live every Monday at 8:00 PM

🎥 Recorded live → released as a video podcast & audio podcast

💬 Ask your questions live in the chat

If you’re overwhelmed by shoe choice, confused by marketing hype, or want expert guidance without the jargon, the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show is here to help.

👉 Subscribe / Follow FORDY RUNS to never miss an episode.

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What happens when grief knocks the wind out of your life — and you’re forced to find a way to keep moving?

In this powerful and deeply human episode, we sit down with Michael, an accomplished runner and satellite leader for FORDY RUNS Running Club in Catford, to talk about how running quite literally saved his life.

After losing his dad to COVID during the pandemic, Michael found himself battling depression and emotional numbness. Motivation disappeared. Direction vanished. But one step — and then another — slowly changed everything.

Michael opens up about:

• Losing his father during the pandemic and the emotional aftermath
• How depression showed up in his daily life
• Discovering running as a tool for survival, not performance
• The mental clarity, discipline, and community that running gave him
• Becoming a FORDY RUNS satellite leader and helping others find their stride
• Why running is about more than medals — it’s about staying alive

This episode is for anyone navigating grief, mental health struggles, or searching for purpose. Whether you’re a runner, thinking about starting, or just need to hear that recovery is possible — Michael’s story will stay with you.

🎧 If running has ever helped you through a dark moment — or you hope it might — this conversation is for you.

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Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes.

Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals.

Each episode covers topics such as:

Which running shoes are right for you

Daily trainers vs race shoes

Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them

Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation

Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

I’m a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I also share coaching advice to help you run better and stay healthy.

🗓️ Live Show Details

📍 Live every Monday at 8:00 PM

🎥 Recorded live → released as a video podcast & audio podcast

💬 Ask your questions live in the chat

If you’re overwhelmed by shoe choice, confused by marketing hype, or want expert guidance without the jargon, the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show is here to help.

👉 Subscribe / Follow FORDY RUNS to never miss an episode.

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Training for the London Marathon? This episode is packed with practical coaching advice to help everyday runners prepare with confidence, avoid common mistakes, and arrive on the start line ready to run their best race.

We break down how to structure your marathon training in the final weeks, including pacing strategies, long-run execution, fueling and hydration, tapering correctly, and managing nerves on race week. You’ll learn how to train smart—not just hard—so you can stay healthy, consistent, and strong all the way to the finish on The Mall.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or aiming to simply enjoy the experience, this episode shares proven coaching insights used by real runners balancing training with everyday life. If you want clear, realistic London Marathon tips that actually work, this is a must-listen before race day.

Perfect for first-timers and experienced marathoners alike. Lace up and let’s get you ready.

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Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes.

Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals.

Each episode covers topics such as:

Which running shoes are right for you

Daily trainers vs race shoes

Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them

Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation

Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

I’m a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I also share coaching advice to help you run better and stay healthy.

🗓️ Live Show Details

📍 Live every Monday at 8:00 PM

🎥 Recorded live → released as a video podcast & audio podcast

💬 Ask your questions live in the chat

If you’re overwhelmed by shoe choice, confused by marketing hype, or want expert guidance without the jargon, the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show is here to help.

👉 Subscribe / Follow FORDY RUNS to never miss an episode.

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Join us for another episode of Marathon Talk as Chris Ford and Hayden Harbud go deep into the world of marathon running — from the biggest races on the planet to the ones that mean the most at a local level.

In this episode, we break down the Abbott World Marathon Majors, rank iconic events, and share honest, unfiltered experiences from the start line to the final mile. We talk training realities, race-day mistakes, mental battles, and what marathon running actually feels like for everyday runners — not elites.

You’ll hear:

• Honest reviews of major and local marathons
• Event rankings and what makes a marathon truly great
• Training insights that actually work in the real world
• Race-day lessons you only learn the hard way
• The physical and mental reality of running 26.2 miles

Whether you’re chasing a Six Star finish, planning your very first marathon, or simply looking for motivation to lace up and commit to the journey, this episode delivers real stories, practical advice, and genuine marathon inspiration.

🏃‍♂️ No hype. No shortcuts. Just real talk about running marathons.

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Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes.

Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals.

Each episode covers topics such as:

Which running shoes are right for you

Daily trainers vs race shoes

Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them

Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation

Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

I’m a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I also share coaching advice to help you run better and stay healthy.

🗓️ Live Show Details

📍 Live every Monday at 8:00 PM

🎥 Recorded live → released as a video podcast & audio podcast

💬 Ask your questions live in the chat

If you’re overwhelmed by shoe choice, confused by marketing hype, or want expert guidance without the jargon, the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show is here to help.

👉 Subscribe / Follow FORDY RUNS to never miss an episode.

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How to Prevent Injuries During Marathon Training — Explained by a Coach

Training for a marathon is challenging, and marathon training injuries are one of the biggest reasons runners fail to reach the start line. In this episode, a running coach breaks down how to prevent injuries during marathon training, sharing proven marathon injury prevention tips for beginner and intermediate runners.

You’ll learn why runners get injured during first marathon training, how to avoid common running injuries like shin splints, knee pain, IT band syndrome, and Achilles issues, and what actually works for injury prevention for runners. This video covers safe marathon training, how to increase mileage without getting injured, and how to balance running, recovery, and strength training.

Whether you’re preparing for your first marathon, building mileage for a half marathon, or simply want to run pain-free, this episode explains marathon training injury prevention in simple, practical terms. We discuss runner recovery, strength training for runners, proper running volume, rest days, running shoes, and how to listen to your body to avoid overtraining.

If you want to train smarter, stay healthy, and make it to race day without injury, this episode on how to prevent injuries while marathon training is for you.

Topics covered:

Marathon training injury prevention

How to avoid injury when running

First marathon training tips

Common running injuries and prevention

Strength training for runners

Recovery and rest days

Increasing mileage safely

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