The halfway point in a marathon isn't 21K — it's 32K.

Episode one of the BTFL Marathon Mini Series. Matt and Georgia bust 10 marathon myths that are costing runners on race day — from the outdated 32K long run cap to why walking at aid stations is strategy, not failure. Plus listener questions on training with limited time and managing multi-sport load.

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Marathon Mini Series 13:28 Highs and Lows: Personal Updates 14:17 Debunking Marathon Myths: Long Runs 18:42 Daily Running: Is It Necessary? 21:09 Carb Loading: The Night Before a Race 24:44 Stretching: The Right Approach 26:27 Half vs Full Marathon: The Reality 28:31 The Importance of Preparation and Recovery 30:07 Training in Adverse Weather Conditions 31:38 Race Pace in Long Runs 32:57 Walking During a Marathon: A Strategy, Not a Failure 38:50 Quality Over Quantity in Training 43:21 Pre-Race Routine: The Day Before a Marathon 46:20 Balancing Marathon Training with Life Responsibilities 53:27 Managing Load for Multi-Sport Athletes

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