Cold, Dark, Icy? Why the Treadmill Is a Secret Weapon in My Manchester Marathon 2026 Training

The start of my training for the Manchester Marathon 2026 has been a challenge. Severe weather conditions have meant that I have had to switch to the treadmill for several runs.

In this video I go through why using a treadmill can be your secret marathon training weapon.

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