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310. Marathon Training: When is it Too Late to Start?

Running

310. Marathon Training: When is it Too Late to Start?

Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal›
Apr 20, 202636:41

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Episode Notes

In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast, we sit down with veteran endurance specialist Coach Todd to tackle the "cram session" of marathon preparation. We ask the hard questions: When is it officially too late to start training? How do you pivot when a Wisconsin winter or a lingering injury sidelines your progress? We tease the specific "red flags" that mean you should pull the plug and the "predictor workouts" that prove whether your sub-4:00 goal is a reality or a risk.

Why You Should Listen: Learn how to pivot your strategy when you're undertrained and how to avoid the mismanagement of common running injuries.

Our guest this episode: Coach Todd (Smart Approach Training)

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  • Instagram: @RunCoachTodd

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