DiscoverSweat Elite PodcastIMO #15 - 3 Days Before CIM
IMO #15 - 3 Days Before CIM

IMO #15 - 3 Days Before CIM

Update: 2024-12-05
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Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience

Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/

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Contact: matt@sweatelite.co

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In this episode, Matt from Sweat Elite shares his final preparations and training insights leading up to the California International Marathon (CIM). He reflects on his recent marathon performances in Chicago and Indianapolis, discussing his pacing strategies and the meticulous adjustments he’s made in training. Matt also delves into his final workouts, the impact of the weather, and his asthma management. Additionally, he provides advice on marathon and half-marathon training, shares details about new supplement routines, and discusses the benefits of having a coach versus following generic training plans.

00:00 Introduction and Pre-Race Update
01:28 Weather Conditions and Training Challenges
03:31 Asthma and Medication Adjustments
04:28 Race Strategy and Goals
06:23 Reem's Training and Progress
08:59 Carb Loading and Travel Plans
13:37 Podcast and Coaching Announcements
16:49 Training Camps and Future Plans
19:56 Valencia Marathon Insights
23:07 Marijuana and Pain Management Discussion
27:18 Listener Questions and Training Advice
30:54 Understanding RPE and Easy Running
32:44 Workouts of the Week: 5K/10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon
38:10 Pacing a Marathon Without a Watch
40:01 Training Tips for Newer Runners
45:01 Comparing Marathon Training Plans
48:29 Using Marathons as Long Runs
51:36 Supplements for Runners
54:12 Final Thoughts and Race Predictions

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Workwouts of the week:

5k/10k Workout: 5 x (1k @ 10k, 30sec, 600m @ 5k). Ser break: 3min / jog 400m.

Half Marathon: 5k @ HM + 10sec/k. 4k @ HM + 5sec/k. 3k @ HM, 2k @ HM - 5sec/k, 1k @ HM - 10sec/k. Recovery: 2min walk

Marathon: 30km: 5km warm up, 2 x 10km with 1km recovery. 1st 10km @ Marathon goal pace. 2nd 10km alternating 1km just slower than goal pace with 1km just faster than goal pace. 4km cool down.
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IMO #15 - 3 Days Before CIM

IMO #15 - 3 Days Before CIM