The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon The Marathon Part 1
Jun 14, 2022
Explore the intricacies of marathon running, from defining elite standards to discussing how COVID-era training can boost performance. Learn why most runners should stick to one marathon a year, and discover the importance of focusing on half-marathon fitness for improving longer race times. John shares insights on recovery phases post-marathon and offers tips on setting marathon pace from half-marathon results. This engaging discussion digs deep into the realities of training and the vibrant world of competitive running.
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Meeting A Poet On Holiday
- John recounts reading War and Peace then chatting with Wendy Cope who wrote a poem he carried.
- That campsite meeting led to friendship and visits to Rupert Brooke's grave.
Year-Long Training Beats Constant Racing
- Periodised, race-free training during COVID produced large marathon PBs across the group.
- Training uninterrupted for a year allowed proper progression and peaking for races in autumn.
Shoes And Fueling Shift Elite Times
- Advances in shoes, nutrition and 'morton' have changed elite times significantly.
- John estimates modern tech and fueling shave 1–4 minutes off top marathon performances.
