The Danny Miranda Podcast

#436: The First Marathon Recap (w/ Zach Pogrob & Hunter Weiss)

Dec 7, 2023

01:42:32

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Zach Pogrob and the host recap their first marathon experience, discussing the week leading up to the race, nutrition during the marathon, physical challenges faced, and post-marathon feelings. They also mention the accuracy of running devices, upcoming race strategy, and the impact of weather and course familiarity on marathon training.

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Quick takeaways

The hosts discuss the emotional rollercoaster leading up to the marathon, including feelings of nervousness, anxiety, and excitement.

The positive experiences during the marathon, such as hosting a successful run club event and receiving support from friends, are highlighted.

The hosts share their strategies and mental battles during the race, including techniques like closing their eyes and finding their pace through a 'seated pace' mindset.

The concept of the 'dark place' is explored, emphasizing how embracing it can lead to personal growth and transformative experiences.

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The Journey Begins: Anxiety and Excitement

The podcast episode starts with the hosts discussing their feelings and experiences leading up to the marathon. They talk about being in a dark place before the race, dealing with nervousness and anxiety, and the excitement of embarking on the marathon journey.

Introduction

4min

Preparing for the Marathon

20min

Discussion on Electrolyte Packets and Nutrition During a Marathon

2min

Preparing for the Marathon

6min

Running a Marathon: The Early Miles

27min

The Physical Challenges of Running a Marathon

15min

Comparing the Accuracy of Running Devices and the Switch to Coros Watches

2min

Shoes, Running Style, Marathon Times, and Race Strategy

2min

Weather and Course Familiarity in Marathon Training

2min

10.

Training and Weight Loss in Running

23min

Zach Pogrob and I ran our first marathon on December 2, 2023 (St. Jude's Memphis Marathon). This was a real conversation we'd have if the mics were off.

We spoke about the entire week we spent together, the run club, pre-race, during-race, and post-race.

We also were lucky to be randomly joined by Hunter Weiss (https://www.instagram.com/hunter_weiss), for about 1 hour of this podcast, who filled us in on marathon training tips, his preparation for his next race, and what it was like to track our performances in Memphis.

Zach's time: 3:16:30

My time: 3:39:22

We're excited to build on this in 2024 - starting with the Austin Marathon on February 18. We hope you'll join us there.

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