After completing a marathon or two, most runners set their sights on running their fastest marathon. However, when you train for a marathon PR, it’s too easy to fall into the trap of overreaching, or to end up injured. In this episode, we’ll guide you through how to train for a marathon PR - and actually reach that PR on race day. The advice is this episode is targeted towards intermediate and experienced marathoners; if you are running your first marathon, we recommend tuning into episode 17 (how to run your first marathon). In this episode, you’ll learn about: Mindset in training for a marathon PR How to adjust if you are sick on race day How many weeks do you need to train for a marathon PR? How to build a racing schedule for a marathon PR goal What to change in your training to run your fastest marathon How much intensity should you do in marathon training? Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TreadLightlyRunning This episode is sponsored by Previnex! Previnex creates clinically effective supplements made with high-quality ingredients. Their probiotic provides 30 million CFUS with six bacteria strains - and unlike other brands, their probiotic works! Use the code treadlightly for 15% off your first order at previnex.com . References: PMID: 39616560 PMID: 39616560 💻 Visit lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on everything running, from training tips to gear reviews. You can also find Laura Norris Running on Youtube! 🎙️ Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow and comment on Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend! 👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!
