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Tread Lightly Podcast

How to PR in the Marathon

Feb 20, 2025
36:14

After completing a marathon or two, most runners set their sights on running their fastest marathon. However, when you train for a marathon PR, it’s too easy to fall into the trap of overreaching, or to end up injured. In this episode, we’ll guide you through how to train for a marathon PR - and actually reach that PR on race day. 

The advice is this episode is targeted towards intermediate and experienced marathoners; if you are running your first marathon, we recommend tuning into episode 17 (how to run your first marathon). 

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

  • Mindset in training for a marathon PR
  • How to adjust if you are sick on race day
  • How many weeks do you need to train for a marathon PR?
  • How to build a racing schedule for a marathon PR goal
  • What to change in your training to run your fastest marathon
  • How much intensity should you do in marathon training?


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