DiscoverMarathon Running Podcast288. Marathon Training as an Uncoached Solo Runner
288. Marathon Training as an Uncoached Solo Runner

288. Marathon Training as an Uncoached Solo Runner

Update: 2025-11-24
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Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we're tackling the question that pops up on every new runner's screen: "How do I train for a marathon?" We'll dive deep into the world of marathon training plans and show you why that rigid grid on your fridge is really a flexible blueprint for success. This episode is your guide to navigating the training plan jungle, understanding the "why" behind every long run and tempo workout, and learning how to listen to your body instead of just your watch. You'll learn to become your own coach, embracing the power of flexibility, consistency, and a smart, strategic approach to every mile.

Whether you're lacing up for your very first 26.2 or looking for a new way to approach the sport you love, this is the episode for you. We'll cover everything from the importance of the often-overlooked easy runs to the secret sauce of cross-training and the mental fortitude required to go the distance on your own. We’ll also bust common myths, like the idea that walking is a sign of weakness. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to take control of your training, adapt to the unforeseen, and cross that finish line feeling strong, prepared, and proud of the solo journey you’ve completed.

Have you ever been lucky enough to get into two major marathons in one season, like Sydney and Chicago or Berlin and New York? It's a great problem to have, but it presents a unique challenge: how do you train for and race both?


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288. Marathon Training as an Uncoached Solo Runner

288. Marathon Training as an Uncoached Solo Runner

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