About this episode

The episode discusses balancing easy miles with threshold training and addresses various listener questions related to marathon training.

In this episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci dig into a stacked listener mailbag covering threshold training vs. easy miles, whether soccer is wrecking a marathon build, the run-walk method debate, how many races is too many, when it's time to hire a coach, and the best shoes for ultrarunning. Also, an exclusive first look at Ultra's brand new Ultra Vanish Carbon 3. Plus, stories from their trip to the Sydney Marathon, including a surprise run-in with Olympic gold medalist Vivian Cheruiyot. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Lagoon pillows help us sleep better, so we run better. Want to try? You can save 15% with code MARATHON. Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/marathonhandbook and take the 2-minute sleep quiz to find your match. Right now, Orion is offering our listeners 15% off at orionsleep.com/marathon Join Marathon Handbook's RunClub for access to our members-only podcast, training plans, community rooms, merch and more: https://marathonhandbook.com/runclub Shop Marathon Handbook Merch: https://store.marathonhandbook.com Send us a question: https://marathonhandbook.com/podcast/ Join our newsletter: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/

People in this episode

Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr

Topics covered

• threshold training
• easy miles
• marathon training
• run-walk method
• hiring a coach
• ultrarunning shoes
• listener questions

Keywords

• threshold training
• easy miles
• marathon training
• run-walk method
• hiring a coach
• ultrarunning shoes
• Sydney Marathon

Sponsors

Lagoon, Orion

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ultra Vanish Carbon 3

Places: Sydney Marathon

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