#171: What training and nutrition changes worked and what didn't in my last marathon cycle

About this episode

Alan Ladd reviews the training and nutrition changes he made during his last marathon cycle, discussing what worked and what didn't.

Today's episode is all about reviewing some of the changes I made for the Manchester marathon cycle and analysing which ones worked and which ones I'll throw out. I made quite a few subtle tweaks to training and nutritions, most of which I will probably keep in for the future. However, there were some changes that didn't seem to make a lot of difference and the odd one that backfired. When thinking about changes to your own schedule or routine, it's important to try to identify things that are really going to make a difference and also the ones that you can stick to over a long period of time. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out ways you can get help for your next marathon

People in this episode

Host: Alan Ladd

Topics covered

• marathon training
• nutrition changes
• performance analysis
• running tips
• personal experience

Keywords

• marathon
• training changes
• nutrition
• performance
• running

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Manchester

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