Is Cross-Training a Substitute for Running?
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This week, Michael, Alex, and Katelyn dig into that enduring debate before working through a full mailbag of listener questions: from whether it's worth traveling internationally for a bucket-list marathon, to pacing strategy on brutally hilly courses like Boston, to setting a realistic goal for your first-ever marathon.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Icebreakers
4:59 Sponsor: Kila Custom Insoles
7:01 Fall Marathon Training Kicks Off
7:42 Training Updates: Katelyn, Alex & Michael
24:51 Sponsor: Lagoon Sleep Pillows
26:40 Q1: Should You Travel for a Marathon? (London Marathon Lottery)
49:37 Sponsor: Marathon Handbook RunClub
53:01 Q2: Is Cross-Training a Substitute or Compliment to Running?
1:15:04 Q3: Setting a Realistic First Marathon Goal Pace
1:21:07 Q4: Pacing Strategy for Hilly Marathons (Boston)
1:42:15 Q5: Balancing Music and Marathon Training
1:54:11 Wrap-Up & Announcements
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