Welcome to Training Talk E7 with Matt Fox and Max Frankel speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer.

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• 00:00 Welcome to Training Talk: A Personal Catch-Up
• 00:10 Exploring Sleep and Recovery with Pillow Performance
• 00:49 Diving Into Training Variability and Personalization
• 01:22 Sponsor Shoutout: Pillar Performance 
• 02:01 Recapping the Shamrock Shuffle Race Experience
• 06:49 The Impact of Sleep and Stress on Performance
• 10:51 Marathon Training Insights and Strategies
• 13:42 A Unique Approach to Marathon Prep and Fitness
• 18:18 Reflecting on the Shamrock Shuffle and Future Plans
• 19:08 Training at Altitude: Insights and Experiences
• 25:56 Altitude Training: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
• 26:25 Racing at Altitude: Strategies and Challenges
• 27:45 Personal Anecdotes: Travel Woes and Lost Items
• 28:58 Adapting to Stress: Academic and Athletic Perspectives
• 29:55 Workout Insights: The Importance of Controlled Effort
• 39:18 Community and Learning: The Boulder Experience
• 40:19 Upcoming Tests and Training Innovations
• 44:24 Strength Training: Questions and Anticipations
• 47:13 Exciting Brand Partnership Tease