
About this episode
After completing a marathon or two, most runners set their sights on running their fastest marathon. However, when you train for a marathon PR, it’s too easy to fall into the trap of overreaching, or to end up injured. In this episode, we’ll guide you through how to train for a marathon PR - and actually reach that PR on race day.
The advice is this episode is targeted towards intermediate and experienced marathoners; if you are running your first marathon, we recommend tuning into episode 17 (how to run your first marathon).
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- Mindset in training for a marathon PR
- How to adjust if you are sick on race day
- How many weeks do you need to train for a marathon PR?
- How to build a racing schedule for a marathon PR goal
- What to change in your training to run your fastest marathon
- How much intensity should you do in marathon training?
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