The Consistently Good Podcast

S3E10: How to Build the Perfect Marathon Training Block


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We are about 11-14 weeks out from some of the major marathons in the US. 


Today, Coach is breaking down how to build a marathon training block for fall races like Chicago, New York, and Indianapolis. He covers periodization, weekly workouts, long runs, marathon-pace training, fueling, recovery, heat adjustments, and tapering. 


Most importantly guys, he explains how to train consistently, build mileage safely, and avoid cramming missed workouts like some college student facing a Monday deadline.


CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

02:17 Marathon Training Periodization Explained

05:27 How Long Should a Marathon Block Be?

09:28 Why a 13-Week Marathon Plan Works

13:51 Critical Velocity Repeats and Pacing

19:01 Tempo Runs and Combination Workouts

22:05 Long-Run Workouts and Marathon Tapering

24:52 How to Space Workouts for Recovery

27:05 Adding Marathon Pace to Long Runs

28:18 Adjusting Training for Heat and Humidity

30:01 Maintaining Speed During Marathon Training

33:22 What to Do When You Miss a Workout

38:02 Gut Training, Carbohydrates, and Sodium

39:54 How to Prepare for Your Marathon Course

42:00 How Many 20-Mile Runs Do You Need?

43:24 Balancing Repeats and Threshold Workouts

46:32 Marathon Block Length and Mental Fatigue

48:40 Mailbag


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