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

About this episode

This episode provides a comprehensive guide to marathon training, covering pacing strategies, nutrition, shoe choices, and race day preparation.

Interested in coaching? Fill out this quick form - ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/XKgPwhPkVXLJsiWn6⁠⁠ 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…

People in this episode

Host: Stronger Stride

Topics covered

• marathon training
• pacing strategies
• nutrition
• race day preparation
• shoe selection
• training essentials

Keywords

• marathon training
• pacing strategies
• nutrition
• race day
• long runs
• shoe selection
• tapering

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Products: shoes, gels

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