John Davis is a coach, writer, and scientist with a passion for marathon training. His new book, "Marathon Excellence for Everyone," combines practical wisdom and the most up-to-date scientific findings, creating a modern marathon training system. The book's plans are thoughtful, scalable, and digestible. It's a must add to your running library. John holds a PhD in Human Performance from Indiana University, and he regularly contributes to our body of evidence-based marathon understanding on his website: runningwritings.com

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Find out all the details about course logistics, strategy, organization, and more for the Richmond Marathon. Phil shares his insights after covering 26.2 miles at one of the best fall races in the Southeast region. And Travis chips in advice from his 8K experience. Tune in to hear if Richmond is a future marathon for you.

If you could do one strength exercise to reduce injury risk and improve running economy what would you pick? We consider from clinical, coaching, and anecdotal experience perspectives, and develop an actionable list of staple exercises to keep you healthier and stronger. PLUS, POP TART POWER RANKINGS!

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Miles Bryan returns to recap his massive personal best at Chicago and the training, racing, and life lessons learned along the way. Plus, Miles, Phil, and Travis share advice on self talk before and during a race, mental stratgies for approaching marathons, and the pieces outside of training runs that help yield race success.

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We're giving the inside scoop on logistics, course organization, weather, strategy, and more for the Mohawk Hudson Marathon. Looking for a fall marathon option for 2026 and beyond? Travis ran Mohawk Hudson last weekend. His experience will help you decide if this event is for you. And if you run it, he'll help you get to the finish line faster.

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It's race week and we're bringing you race predictions, course tips, carb load principles, weather advice, and more! Enjoy Chicago Marathon weekend!

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T-minus 2 weeks to Chicago! Max Hoffman, who ran 2:22 last fall at CIM, joins the show for a discussion about his training block and favorite sessions. Plus, we unpack taper strategies for the final days of the cycle.

It's less than three weeks to the Chicago Marathon! Friend of the show Blake Pratt returns, and we do a DEEP DIVE into his training toward a sub 2:40 goal.

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We're inside one month to Chicago! This week we welcome Pegah Kamrani. Pegah shares her training, multi-year journey to the Chicago start line, and goals for race day. She's running big miles and has the guys from our previous two episodes in her sight!

You heard from Miles Bryan last week, now track from six to five weeks out to Chicago with his archrival, fellow 2:54 man Benjamin Byrd! Benjamin shares his past marathon experiences and goals, build, and strategy for the Windy City.

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