Marathon Training (for the rest of us)

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Midweek Slog Run: crushed a 7 but lost a toenail

2022-08-1802:31

The "slog run" as Johnny Mac calls the midweek run is starting to get long, but Johnny Mac is in a 4-7-4-14 week and the 7 went well...BUT John has lost a toenail.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: 9 mile "easy week"

2022-08-1705:16

Johnny Mac completes Hal Higdon's step-backw with an OK 9, where it took him a while to get looseThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

More Gear Thoughts, and Race Day Tips!

2022-08-1207:38

Whatever you do, no untried gear and no untested diets on race day!!!! Test your stuff out on training runs or you will regret it! Also, digging these Hokas!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: A very strong 12.4 rebound!

2022-08-0803:27

After last week's BONK 11, Hal Higdon's plan has added a mile to the long run, but today Johnny Mac is feeling great!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: Dew Point of 70?! That's an 11 mile bonk!

2022-08-0504:10

After the recording Johnny Mac looked up the dew point on this one - it was 70!!!!! Well that explains everything, and everything went wrong for this 11 mile basically walk.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

Climbing up and running down Montreal's Mount Royal

2022-08-0407:59

Johnny Mac was in Montreal so he climbed Mount Royal's staircases and then ran down the winding trail....it's a lot of heavy breathing as you're along for the run!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

Midweek Check-in: Cooler and Faster

2022-07-2901:42

68 degrees after two weeks of running in 80+? Johnny Mac shaves 5 minutes off his loop!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: negative split saves a HOT 7.6

2022-07-2703:56

Well you don't have a time machine and you can't re-do the first half, but you can try to run the second half faster than the first!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

Midweek Check-in: Nathan Water Belt rules

2022-07-2603:08

Johnny Mac field tests his new Nathan brand water belt.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: A nice easy 9

2022-07-2104:16

Week 2 of Hal Higdon training went great for Johnny Mac who had a nice easy 9This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

Gear Thoughts: which shoes, shorts, headphones I am considering for the NYC Marathon

2022-07-1503:11

Johnny Mac is on a runner's high and has some initial thoughts about his running gear. Hoka sneakers, in! Nike cap, in! Shorts...hmmm.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: the phone rings and 8.5 becomes a tired 7

2022-07-1403:54

Johnny Mac had to flip his schedule around...and then it was hot...and then the phone rang and he couldn't skip the call. Let's call it a 7 even if the odometer said 8.5This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

Marathon Training Plan Week 1: 3-5-3-8

2022-07-1302:59

Johnny Mac kicked off Week 1 of Official Marathon Training feeling strong with a nice 3.8!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: Got Nothjng but they don't know that (8.5 miles)

2022-07-0603:49

Johnny Mac has nothing, but the long run must happen and part of the fun is figuring it out.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

Midweek Check-in: Shaking off the dizzy (5-3-5)

2022-06-3003:51

Johnny Mac ran three days in a row, shaking off some unexpected dizziness and then rebounding with a good 5.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: Leave your ego home and wait for those endorphins! (8.5 miles)

2022-06-2906:09

Johnny Mac finally finds the long run that he's been looking for! Endorphins and everything! But leave your ego at home because there is always someone faster and she just zipped passed you.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

Midweek Check-in: Back to Back 5s (5.0)

2022-06-2403:14

After four days off in a row, Johnny Mac finally gets back into the swing of things and tries to make up his milage with back to back 5s.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: Better run before it gets too hot! (8.5 miles)

2022-06-2304:01

Johnny Mac checks his weather app and sees its about to get very hot - so runs out the front door without too much hydration.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

Midweek Check-in: Can you please just wave back? Runner Etiquette

2022-06-1502:34

Stop being rude. You can take a second to nod, or wave, or say good morning, or even move your hand just the slightest.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

The Long Run: Forgot my gels! (8.8 miles)

2022-06-1404:46

Johnny Mac's calves hurt again and he forgot his gels. Yep, it's another bonk.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5560442/advertisement

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