The speaker shares their personal journey of running a marathon and how it brought about a profound realization. They reflect on their recent successful marathon race, discussing strategies, pacing, and satisfaction. The days leading up to the race and their carb-loading approach are discussed, along with detailed pre-race preparations. The speaker expresses gratitude, highlights the importance of staying present, and acknowledges running for more than just themselves. They share their experience at the California International Marathon, discussing achievements and expressing perseverance.
Consistent pacing and disciplined execution were key to achieving a sub-245 marathon time.
Hydration, electrolyte consumption, and mental strength played crucial roles in the marathon success.
Deep dives
Achieving the Goal of Sub-245 Marathon
The podcast episode discusses the host's recent completion of the California International Marathon with a goal of running a sub-245 marathon, and he proudly announces that he crossed the finish line at 2 hours, 39 minutes, and 20 seconds, demolishing his goal. He emphasizes the disciplined execution and consistent pacing throughout the race as his key achievement, while crediting the support of the community and the belief in the mission and mindset of 'go one more' for his success. He recounts his splits and highlights the importance of hydration and electrolyte consumption during the race. The host reflects on the years of training and the compounding effect of consistent effort in achieving his marathon goals.
Race Preparation and Execution
The host provides details on his race preparation, including his approach to tapering, carb loading, and electrolyte intake. He explains the necessity of consuming carbohydrates early enough for optimal glycogen storage and highlights the importance of staying hydrated and maintaining electrolyte levels throughout the race. He mentions the challenging nature of the California International Marathon course, which included rolling hills, and how his training on similar terrain in the Nashville area helped prepare him for the race. Additionally, he notes the significance of staying focused on each mile during the race rather than looking ahead, and how support from the VPN team and the community fueled his motivation and determination.
Running Strategies and Personal Achievements
The host delves into his race strategies and personal achievements during the marathon. He recalls his tendency to start races too fast in the past but successfully maintained a consistent pace throughout the California International Marathon. He highlights the role of mental strength in fighting the urge to push too hard and blow up during the race. He expresses pride in his disciplined execution and highlights the impact of his coach's advice to run a smart and disciplined race. He acknowledges the strength of his quads from training hills and the potential impact of downhill running on muscle fatigue. Additionally, he shares his strong mindset and the realization that the race was not just for himself, but for the entire community that believes in and supports him and the brand.
Recovery and Moving Forward
The host discusses his recovery process after the marathon and emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum and active recovery. He shares his approach of gradually returning to training with a focus on strength training and easing back into running. He highlights the adaptability of the body through consistent training and the reduced recovery time compared to previous marathons. He emphasizes the significance of maintaining good nutrition, hydration, and sleep during the recovery phase. Finally, he expresses his gratitude to the listeners for their support and looks forward to future episodes.
In today's solo episode, I'm sharing a recap of my experience running the California International Marathon. I take you through how I prepared to achieve a PR of 2:39, in the days and moments leading up to the starting line. You will hear everything from how I fueled before and during the race to the course conditions and what was going through my head that ultimately led to an important epiphany. Enjoy!