
About this episode
Episode 6 is all about marathon pacing! Chances are, you've hit the wall in a marathon before. We share tips on how to pace a marathon so that you don't hit the wall - and maybe run a PR!
We delve into:
- how to adapt your marathon strategy based on the course profile
- Pacing tips for downhill marathons like Boston Marathon
- Tips for running a marathon in hot weather
- how to strategically manage the tougher parts of the marathon
- how to set a marathon goal pace
Dew point chart: https://www.runtothefinish.com/11-hot-weather-running-tips/
Sample marathon pace workouts: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/marathon-pace-chart/
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