#030 - My Strategy for Running a 2:44 Marathon

In this episode I recap my experience at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where I ran a new PR of 2:44:11. I also answer lots of questions that you all submitted on my Instagram. SPONSORS - Switchback Electrolytes: ⁠https://bit.ly/47Kyiyc - 2Before Endurance Powder: ⁠⁠https://2before.com/jeremy-podcast ⁠ Save $10 with code JMILLER FOLLOW JEREMY: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymille.r/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremy.miller - Website: https://www.jeremymiller.io/ - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/49516157 TIMECODES: (00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:06) Switchback [AD]

(00:03:58) 2Before [AD]

(00:05:30) Recap

(00:08:00) Race Week Sleep Tips

(00:10:30) Mindset During Race Week

(00:14:10) Pre-Race Nutrition + Carb Load

(00:18:48) Pacing Strategy

(00:22:15) Race Nutrition

(00:27:20) GPS Issues?

(00:28:10) Weaving in & Out of Crowds

(00:30:00) Prevent Chafing

(00:32:20) Bathroom Breaks

(00:33:20) My HR was So High…

(00:36:20) Prevent Cramps

(00:38:10) Avoid Bonking/The Wall

(00:39:30) Mindset When it Gets Hard

(00:43:00) Chicago vs Boston vs Eugene

(00:47:10) This Marathon vs My First Marathon

(00:50:40) How to Run Chicago +Tips

(00:54:00) What Did I Change to PR?

(00:55:30) Recovery Post Marathon

(01:02:50) How to Run a Sub 3 Marathon

(01:05:10) Balance Training with Life

(01:08:00) Winter +Off-Season Training

(01:10:15) Upcoming Goals

(01:13:20) Conclusion