Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal

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Are you a runner looking for a new source of inspiration and motivation? Our weekly podcast brings experts in the running community straight to you, covering ev

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Are you a runner looking for a new source of inspiration and motivation? Our weekly podcast brings experts in the running community straight to you, covering everything from training and nutrition to race recaps and reviews, and even mental training. We're more than just a podcast - we're a community. Our Facebook group, SpeedStriders, is a place for runners to connect, share their stories, and support each other on their running journeys. Our goal is to motivate and inspire runners of all levels, and to build a strong and supportive community of like-minded individuals. Join us!

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Patti Shawber started her running journey on a Planet Fitness treadmill in her mid-40s after achieving sobriety.

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Fueling for Marathons

The podcast emphasizes proactive fueling targets of 90 to 120 grams of carbohydrates per hour using dual-source carbohydrates (glucose and fructose in a ~1:1 ratio) to prevent absorption bottlenecks during marathons.

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Gut Training for Runners

Listeners are advised to progressively train their digestive system during long runs to mitigate struggles under race-intensity blood flow redistribution.

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Running Shoe Rotation

The hosts recommend a three-shoe rotation including durable daily trainers, responsive workout shoes, and race-day carbon super shoes for different functional roles.

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Taper Science for Races

The episode explains that tapering is about eliminating cumulative fatigue rather than building new fitness, and that feeling terrible during a taper is normal, recommending adherence to a 21-day rule.