Navigating First Marathons: What to Expect, How to train, What to consider | Learnings from 2024 Vienna Marathon Rookies

In this episode of Human Endurance, we welcome a group of first-time marathon finishers: Andrea, Lima, Sebastian, and Lorena. Each with unique backgrounds and challenges, they share their journeys towards the 2024 Vienna Marathon, providing valuable insights for aspiring marathoners.

Tune in to learn about their training, racing strategies, nutritional tips, managing injuries, how to stay motivated, and more!

(00:00) Meet the Vienna Rookies

(04:38) From Injury to Marathon

(25:00) First Marathon Expectations vs Reality

(30:27) Breaking the Marathon Down

(33:43) Negative Splitting

(35:43) Race Strategy

(40:10) Staying Motivated During Training

(42:26) Using Whoop Data for Training

(43:48) Managing Long Runs

(51:01) Advice for Aspiring Marathoners

(55:53) Future Goals

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