265. Marathon Training Guide - Periodidation, Long Runs, Shoes, Pacing & Gels

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This episode covers marathon pacing strategies, training essentials, shoe choices, nutrition, and race day preparation, providing practical tips for runners of all levels.

Key Topics

- How to plan out a training week, block and full 16 week program

- Marathon pacing strategies

- Training essentials for marathon

- Shoe selection and nutrition

- Race day preparation and tapering

Related Episodes:

Strength Training -

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hCwcQZ9pT1FGpWRhg328P?si=FmKcQSUWQ5KEVVcL0q7Svg

Sydney Marathon 2025 Tips -

https://open.spotify.com/episode/67FA1lRboXHuywnzrnsHY9?si=vNsC1rfCSUe4DgxnY7u50w

Nutrition -

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aIV3FFeRPzjxOky581Pmc?si=jgDBa2_PQKSr3Cb3qIe4HA

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Marathon Season

00:29 Preparing for Your First Marathon

01:00 The Importance of Long Runs in Marathon Training

01:34 The Importance of the Long Run

04:25 Strength Training Essentials

07:25 Weekly Training Structure

10:47 Training Blocks and Progression

13:37 Nutrition and Race Preparation

16:31 Tapering and Race Week Strategies

16:54 Building a Strong Marathon Foundation

17:55 Determining Long Run Distances

19:50 Managing Training Load and Injury Risk

21:13 The Importance of Race Day Experience

22:41 The Importance of Long Runs in Marathon Training

23:55 Recovery and Training Duration for Beginners

24:19 Pacing Strategies for Marathon Runners

31:01 Nutrition and Fueling During Races

34:40 Choosing the Right Marathon Shoes

39:55 Training Insights and Future Episodes

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