110: How to Train for Your First Marathon With Jeff Cunningham

110: How to Train for Your First Marathon With Jeff Cunningham

In this episode, I'm bringing back a crowd favorite, Jeff Cunningham, to discuss essential strategies for training for your first marathon. We cover the importance of easy miles, weekly speed workouts, and structured long runs. Jeff shares his philosophy on the 80/20 rule for easy versus hard runs to maximize adaptations and avoid fatigue. The discussion also covers the significant role of nutrition and hydration in performance and recovery.


Jeff and I emphasize the importance of fueling properly before, during, and after workouts, and relay personal experiences to illustrate the benefits of structured training and proper nutrition. This is not for first timers only, this conversation is filled with practical advice and inspiration for both novice and seasoned runners.


CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Reality of Marathon Training

01:44 How to Train for Your First Marathon

06:31 The Importance of Easy Days and Recovery

15:10 The Austin Marathon Experience

22:29 Making the Commitment to Run a Marathon

48:41 Building Fitness and Loving Running

50:56 The Reality of Marathon Prep

01:01:07 The Importance of Easy Miles

01:16:48 Incorporating Speed Workouts

01:27:48 The Role of Nutrition in Training

01:31:31 Fueling for Performance

01:37:36 Balancing Diet and Training


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MENTIONS:

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