Olav joins David to discuss all things marathon training. This includes how to periodise shoes, the use of crosstraining, how long to run and knowing when you need to do shorter, faster work as a marathoner.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:20) How Does Olav Approach a Standalone vs Ironman Marathon

(04:30) Should Runners be Crosstraining for Extra Volume?

(11:59) How Should Running be Split up Across a Day

(16:45) What’s the Longest Run Olav Would Use in Training for a Marathoner?

(25:00) Microcycle Length in Marathoners

(33:47) When Should Marathoners Focus More On Shorter Efforts?

(41:57) Periodisation of Shoes

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Olav - Marathon Planning and Training