#113: How to Finish Every Race Strong | Marathon Tips from My Sister's First Marathon

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I sat down with my sister Janneke to reflect on her journey from being injury-prone and inconsistent to running her first marathon with a 5 minute negative split in 3:53 (1:59 first half, 1:54 second half). We discuss how to run a negative split, finish a race strong every time, low HR training, self belief and more.

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CHAPTERS:

• 0:00 – Finish Strong: Janneke's first marathon lessons
• 0:55 – Running Breakthroughs book is out NOW!
• 02:39 – My favorite running apparel by Path Projects
• 3:24 – Introducing Janneke & Amsterdam Marathon check-in
• 6:05 – Low heart rate training and building consistency
• 8:13 – How Janneke overcame injuries
• 10:47 – Tips for runners struggling with slow easy runs
• 11:27 – How Janneke noticed progress
• 13:40 – Building confidence through longer runs
• 15:18 – Finding rhythm and consistency
• 16:25 – How to stay motivated on tough days
• 19:23 – Growing up in a running family
• 23:00 – How to dial in your race day nutrition
• 24:00 – Fueling and hydration: training vs. race day
• 25:21 – Race plan: pacing, heart rate, and goals
• 30:47 – Halfway point reflections (21K mark)
• 33:11 – How music can boost performance
• 34:05 – Breaking the marathon into 3 parts
• 39:03 – Nutrition strategy during the race
• 40:23 – Emotions in the final stretch
• 44:10 – Facing pre-race nerves and fears
• 48:51 – Planning the next marathon
• 50:01 – Reflections on patience, balance, and growth
• 52:57 – Closing thoughts and how to be a stronger, happier, & stronger athlete

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