The Science and Art of Marathon Running from a 2h23 Marathoner | Expert Series 03 | Moritz Keinath, Head Coach & Co-Founder of the International Running Club Zurich

In this episode of the Human Endurance Experts series, we dive into an in-depth conversation with Moritz, a 2:23h marathon runner and coach, who found this passion in running after recovering from an ACL tear.

Moritz shares his journey, training strategies, and the critical insights he gained along the way.

Key highlights include his experiences running majors, his coaching philosophy, training volume and intensity, the balance between data and intuition, running mechanics, and tapering.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, you'll find valuable tips and motivational anecdotes to improve your own running journey.

(00:00) Introduction to Moritz's Running Journey

(05:19) Training Capacity

(08:42) Training Volume and Intensity

(12:06) Balancing Training with Life and Recovery

(17:40) Advanced Training Techniques and Nutrition

(48:37) Balancing Data and Running by Feel

(56:14) Running Mechanics and Technique

(01:02:49) Outdoor vs. Treadmill Running

(01:06:45) Race Strategy and Preparation

(01:17:42) Strength and Conditioning for Runners

(01:21:48) Rapid Fire Questions

(01:25:46) Conclusion and Farewell

Follow us on Instagram:

Moritz: @moritzrunning

International Running Club Zurich: @irczrh

Fabi: @endurance_fabi

Bruna: @justbrunathings

Be coached by Bruna & Fabi: www.jornadaendurance.com