Deep into the training cycle? You're not alone! In this episode, we tackle all things marathon prep with our expert coaches.

We welcome our Coaching Officer, Simeon F-N, who shares his running journey before joining fellow UKA-qualified coach Andy H to break down the essentials: training plans, must-have kit, and marathon nutrition.

Then, we go straight to the source! Simeon and Andy bravely take questions from five Marple Runners members who are deep in preparation for their Spring marathons:

• First-timers Cath B and Jenny D aiming for sub-5 hours at Manchester.
• PB chasers Susannah W (Leeds) and David H (London).
• Club Ballot Winner Lyndsey U, flying the flag at London.

It's a wealth of practical advice, designed to power your long runs. Plus, Eleanor delivers a round-up of your latest race results and runner celebrations, and Andy H updates us on the social calendar!

Thanks. 

Mark & Neil

#WeAreMarpleRunners 

Credits:

45 ReggaeDance CE02_47_1 - available from Podcast Effects & Music by Audio Hero at MuseHub, ⁠ https://www.musehub.com/

"The Lick on electric guitar (A minor) Reggae" by Skimel is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/?ref=openverse.

"Jungle - Clean Guitar - funky & rock style" - Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21690">Shiden Beats MusicPixabay

Mechanical spring, metal, stretch, scrape, expandContributor Name: ZapSplathttps://www.zapsplat.com/music/mechanical-spring-metal-stretch-scrape-expand/

Crash Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/olenchic-16658974/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=154890">Olena from https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=154890">Pixabay

Funny Spring Sound Effect byhttps://pixabay.com/users/alex_jauk-16800354/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=228111

Boing Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6222

Spring Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/universfield-28281460/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=140378">Universfield