Tread Lightly Running Podcast

58: How to Pace a Marathon | Updated Episode

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Join us for another updated episode today! This episode is an update - with better audio quality and additional information - on our popular marathon pacing episode. 

Discussion points include:

  • Understanding different pacing strategies
  • How does weather impact your marathon pacing
  • Should you use heart rate to set your race day strategy?
  • How to pace a marathon on hilly courses, downhill courses, etc. 
  • How to use your fueling strategy to support your pacing strategy
  • When should you start pushing hard in a marathon? 
  • How to set a marathon goal pace
  • How do you stay on pace when you start to fatigue?

    • Resources:

    Dew point chart: https://www.runtothefinish.com/11-hot-weather-running-tips/

    Sample marathon pace workouts: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/marathon-pace-chart/

    References:

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