The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon Stazza's Stable Masterclass
Aug 2, 2025
Join John Starrett, an esteemed online running coach and founder of Stazza's Stable, as he shares his pragmatic training philosophy for marathon runners. He delves into who can achieve a sub-3 hour marathon, emphasizing the importance of a target half-marathon time. John provides insights on fixing shuffling runners, optimizing running economy, and the structured phases of training, including pre-super base and endurance strategies. Learn about common coaching pitfalls and how to recover effectively post-marathon, making this a must-listen for aspiring marathoners!
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Proven Online Coaching Track Record
- John Starrett has coached online since 2017 and guided hundreds to sub-3 marathons.
- He reports coaching 738 people to sub‑3 and 232 to sub‑2:30, plus athletes at US trials and masters championships.
Half-Marathon Is The Sub‑3 Gatekeeper
- Aim for a half-marathon time around 1:25–1:26 as the key marker for a sub-3 marathon.
- You don't need 100 miles/week or double days; structured training and consistency matter more.
Dramatic Client Improvements
- John shared multiple client turnarounds: seven athletes went from 4:00+ to sub‑3 within a year or 14 months.
- He cited Sean Geraghty shaving 1h20m from 4:15 to 2:55 in 10 months as a recent example.