How to PR in the Marathon (Tread Lightly Podcast)
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. We’ll guide you through how to train for a marathon PR on this episode of the Tread Lightly Podcast.
The advice in this episode is targeted towards intermediate and experienced marathoners. The guidance here is not recommended for first-time marathoners.
In this episode of Tread Lightly, you’ll learn:
- 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?
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
- How to Carb Load Before A Marathon
- How Far Should You Run Before a Marathon?
- Boston Marathon: How to Qualify
- Long Run Pace vs Marathon Pace: Which to Choose?
- How to Set Your Marathon Goal Pace (Plus a Marathon Pace Chart)
- How to Pace Your Fastest Marathon
- How to Train for a Sub-4 Hour Marathon
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