Thank you to Marathon Sports in Manchester, New Hampshire for hosting us last week. Special shoutouts to Zoe and Matt from Marathon Sports. Alexis from Saucony and Marathon Sports Ambassador who helped make this happen, Stephen Mr. 305! 

In this live episode of the On the Runs podcast, hosts Eric and Erica welcome guests KJ and Nicole to discuss marathon training, coaching relationships, and the mental aspects of running. The conversation covers the importance of building a strong coach-athlete relationship, the intricacies of creating personalized training plans, and the challenges of tapering before a race. The guests share their insights on race day strategies, the significance of recovery, and the motivations behind their coaching. The episode concludes with an engaging Q&A session with the audience, highlighting the community aspect of running and the joy it brings to both coaches and athletes.

We'll be back on Thursday this week and recap it all and more!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the On the Runs Podcast
05:43 Meet the Guests: KJ and Nicole
08:40 The Importance of Coaching Relationships
11:24 Building a Training Plan
14:39 Tapering and Race Preparation
17:45 Race Simulation and Nutrition
20:35 Flexibility in Training Plans
23:48 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
30:08 The Importance of Familiarity in Racing
33:16 Tapering Strategies for Marathon Training
33:57 Race Day Preparation and Mental Strategies
35:39 Pacing Strategies for Marathon Runners
39:46 Post-Race Reflections and Future Goals
43:42 Community and Accountability in Running
48:29 Coaching Philosophy and Relationships
56:23 The Role of Coaches in Athlete Development

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Eric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community

Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick

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