How to Master a Marathon

How to Master a Marathon

From The Endurance Asia Podcast by Endurance Asia

March 10, 2026 · 1h 15m · Season 95

About this episode

The episode discusses strategies for mastering marathon training and execution with insights from the Singapore Falcons RC.

A special Endurance Asia Podcast collab with Singapore Falcons RC on how to PB a marathon —from building a club-wide marathon block to nailing the taper, pacing, fueling, and race-day mindset . Falcons committee members Chris and Andy are share what worked in a high-PB-rate Seoul/Tokyo season, plus rapid-fire wisdom from guest contributors Alice, Andreas, Darren, Harry, Ben and D’Arcy — covering everything from “don’t cook the first 5K” to “get to 30–32K, then race.” What we cover Why marathon training makes you a better runner (even for trail/ultra) How Singapore Falcons structure a 4-month marathon block with flexibility The “core sessions” approach (and why Tuesday sessions matter so much) Pacing strategy: first 5K calm → settle → commit from 30–32K Fueling strategy: individual needs, carb timing, and avoiding GI surprises Mindset: gratitude, calm under stress, and reframing late-race suffering Race execution: groups/packs, course knowledge, water stations, problem-solving A simple recap list of the biggest “do’s” (and “don’ts”) in the final week Key takeaways (quick hits) The hay is in the barn: don’t chase fitness in the last week—protect freshness. Don’t win the first 5K…

People in this episode

Host: Endurance Asia

Guests: Chris, Andy

Topics covered

  • marathon training
  • pacing strategy
  • fueling strategy
  • race execution
  • mindset
  • marathon block structure

Keywords

  • marathon
  • training
  • pacing
  • fueling
  • mindset
  • race day
  • Singapore Falcons
  • PB
  • core sessions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Singapore Falcons RC

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