We are just a few weeks away from one of the world's most popular running events, the Boston Marathon. With this highly anticipated annual event approaching, I imagine you’ll be eager for relevant discussion.
So in this episode, we are joined by Jeff Gaudette, Founder of RunnersConnect, to address general questions about the race, offer advice on final race preparations, and discuss strategies for working towards the goal of qualifying for and racing in the Boston Marathon in the future, if you haven't already had the opportunity.
Specifically, we discuss:
- What makes this race so interesting from coaching, performance, and spectator standpoints
- Jeff’s philosophy for getting athletes ready for this race
- The types of workouts, recovery protocols, and mindset practices runners should be incorporating in the final 2-3 weeks of preparation
- Whether it’s possible to get into this race, despite the tough standards, and how you can successfully work backward from the goal of racing Boston one day
And much more! If you’re eager to start celebrating Boston, put the final training touches on your upcoming race there, or you want to start the dream of racing there one day - this episode is for you!
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