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THE HOME OF SUB ELITE‍ ‍
MARATHON RUNNING

Explore athlete stories, marathon performances and behind-the-scenes insights from the global PROJECT3 running community.

PUMA PROJECT3

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LATEST PROJECT3 RESULTS

Boston & London Marathon 2026

The fastest male
performance overall

The fastest female
performance overall

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FEATURED WINNER PROFILE:

FASTEST PROJECT3 FEMALE · BOSTON 2026

Madey Dickson

Boston Marathon 2026 · Behind the Scenes / Athlete Stories

2:28:12 Finishing time
$3,000 Fastest female award
5:40 /mi Target first-half pace
5:42 /mi Newton hills split
“I wanted to be the best and win. Reaching that goal meant all my hard work (4am runs before hospital shifts, long workouts on tired legs) had paid off.”
Race day mindset Smile & have fun
Finish line moment Euphoric
Shoe PUMA Fast-R3
READ HER FULL STORY →

Race Execution · Performance · Product · Quick Fire

INSIDE THE PROJECT3 COMMUNITY

  • Anna Wiseman PROJECT3, 2026

    ATHLETE STORIES

    SPOTLIGHT ON:

    Anna Wiseman

    Anna Wiseman builds her training around early mornings, strict routines, and consistency that holds up alongside a full-time career in healthcare. With a 2:46 personal best, she’s chasing her next level through discipline, not shortcuts.

  • PERFORMANCE MINDSET

    SPOTLIGHT ON:

    DR. LENNIE WAITE
    Sports Psychologist

    Inside PUMA PROJECT3, performance goes beyond physical training. Featuring Olympian and performance psychologist Dr. Lennie Waite, this piece explores how mindset, confidence, and decision-making under pressure are developed alongside elite marathon preparation.

  • BEHIND THE SCENES

    WHAT IS PROJECT3

    Discover how PUMA PROJECT3 supports sub-elite marathon runners through every stage of their training. From performance planning and athlete selection to race-day preparation, learn how PUMA combines expert coaching, sports psychology, nutrition, and innovative running footwear to maximise performance.

WHERE SHOULD WE GO NEXT?

IN THE NEWS

PROJECT3 is changing what it means to be a supported runner. When the results are this real, people take notice.

  • Running Insights

    PROJECT3 Athletes Shatter Records at London Marathon

    Running Insights | April 28, 2026
    176 runners. 84 PBs. $171,000 paid out.

  • PUMA'S PROJECT3: TREATING PRs LIKE WRs

    Believe in the Run | April 29, 2026
    A big box of PUMA gear. Coach support. $3,000 if you hit your mark. No pro contract needed.

  • INSIDE PROJECT3: "A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF REGULAR PEOPLE WORKING TOWARD BIG GOALS"

    Canadian Running Magazine | May 5, 2026
    A journalist ran it. 12 weeks of coaching, a community before the start line, and tears at the finish.

  • RACE LIKE AN ELITE AND TAKE HOME A CASH PRIZE

    Runner's World UK | January 28, 2026
    The world's biggest running magazine on why PROJECT3 is the most lucrative sub-elite programme in history — before the start line.