Want a simple way to know if your marathon goal is realistic?

This episode shows the exact framework I’m using:

pace targets for a sub-2 half + ~4-hour marathon
weekly structure (repeatability + long run focus)
colour-coding wins/losses so you can’t self-delude
how to train around real life without quitting the goal
The plan isn’t magic. It’s consistency + honest tracking.

(00:00) Marathon Series returns + the big question: “How are you tracking this?”
(02:22) The real constraint: life, priorities, and training time
(04:13) Weekly structure example: distances + time targets
(05:08) The point: training honesty (not vibes)
(06:41) Why the long run matters most (durability anchor)
(07:21) Building volume safely: increase without breaking
(08:05) Sneaky speed: running some sessions faster than plan
(09:11) The confidence markers: 60km weeks + 30–35km long run
(10:12) Newbie gains, joy, and what happens next

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