The Run Smarter Podcast

How to Run the Perfect Race with Matt Fitzgerald

Jun 9, 2024

Renowned author Matt Fitzgerald joins the show to discuss running the perfect race, emphasizing the importance of pacing, training strategies, and psychological toughness. The conversation covers specific workouts, common pacing mistakes to avoid, and the balance between technology and intuition in running. Matt offers valuable insights on preparing for race day, calculating finish times, and leveraging training runs for race performance predictions.

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Quick takeaways

Effective pacing is crucial for race success, requiring consistent execution of race plans.

Learning from pacing mistakes and gaining experience are essential for improving race performance.

Balancing technology and self-awareness aids in successful race pacing, emphasizing the psychological aspects of running.

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Intro

3min

Striving for the Perfect Race: Importance of Pacing and Execution

21min

Navigating the Challenges of Pacing and Running Plans

5min

Mastering Pace and Body Awareness for Successful Marathon Running

11min

The Balance Between Technology and Intuition in Running

19min

Exploring Book Content and New Project Announcement

2min

Connecting with the Guest and Enhancing Running Knowledge

2min

Today’s topic focuses on how to run the perfect race with special guest, Matt Fitzgerald.

Matt Fitzgerald, a renowned author of multiple running books, including "80/20 Running," "Racing Weight," "How Bad Do You Want It?", and "The Endurance Diet," joins the show. Matt discusses his latest book, "How to Run the Perfect Race: Better Racing through Better Pacing," diving into training strategies, race day execution, and the broader philosophy of running.

The discussion covers the importance of pacing, the challenges of executing a perfect race, and the psychological and physical aspects involved. Matt offers advice on calculating race finish times, preparing for race day, and how training runs can help predict race performance.

Specific Workouts and Pacing Strategy:

The importance of specific workouts and the role of easy runs in overall training are explored, along with strategies for effective race day pacing.

Overcoming Common Mistakes:

Common mistakes runners make in pacing and how to avoid them are discussed, emphasizing the significance of experience and learning from each race.

Psychological Aspects of Pacing:

The conversation delves into the psychological traits that contribute to successful pacing, including body awareness, judgment, and toughness.

Using Technology in Training:

The role of technology and devices in training and racing is examined, highlighting the need to balance gadgets with body awareness.

Handling Hilly Marathons:

Matt shares strategies for pacing and energy distribution in hilly marathons and how to tailor pacing strategy to individual strengths and weaknesses.

Training at Race Pace:

The importance and frequency of training at race pace are discussed, emphasizing how specific paces can improve race day performance.

The Role of Experience:

The role of experience in achieving a perfect race is highlighted, encouraging runners to learn from each race to improve future performances.

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