Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal

Welcome to a special episode of the Marathon Running Podcast, where we recap and review the 127th Boston Marathon or the 2023 Boston Marathon.    This year's race marked the 10th anniversary of the tragic bombing that shook the marathon world in 2013. In honor of the anniversary, a ceremony was held on Saturday, where the families of the victims and survivors came together to lay wreaths at the me...

In this episode we to Chris Knighton, Coach of Knighton Run club and learn all about his amazing book for runners “Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR.”  (We will also hop into the chapter that tells us 10 running rules to live by.)   The title pretty much sums it up, and is also the reason why we invited Chris onto our show. Chris had sent us a copy of his book and we fell in love with it...

In this episode we are talking about packing for marathon weekend! Here is our list that we love sharing with you:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FjVjXUsqd18mVkTSf-WZ1NSmzEwFaWPIiI-3997Gdg/edit?usp=sharing     Join our facebook group:  www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website:  www.runningpodcast.us   Tags of topics: #Marathon #Runn...

In this episode we are exploring 5 mistakes runners commonly make when it comes to their nutrition, especially during race week. Our guest for this episode is the amazing registered dietitian Serena Marie RD. We will dive into what these common mistakes are and how you can make sure that you stop making them so that your race week and race can go as well as possible.    Follow Serena on instagram...

this episode, with Spring races right around the corner, we will go into preventing injuries. Staying healthy at a low base mileage is easy, but when it comes to following the long runs on your plans or doing all he runs in a week, things are not so easy any more. The more stress we put on our bodies the more our chances for injuries can increase. So today we will talk about exactly that.    Speci...

The Long Run In this episode we are tackling the long run. We will give you a definition of the long run and then we will dive into the benefits of the long run along with some research. We will specifically talk about the mental benefits of the long run, and then talk about how long a long run should be (as we discuss the different “methods” of the coaches writing the plans). We will also play a...

Boston Marathon 101 – Part 2 In this episode we talk to Coach Kristyn Smith about the Boston marathon course. She will give us a few tips before she dives into a complete review of this course, including the start, the downhill, Welsley area, the Newton Hills, and many other areas in the course! Kristen’s instagram is  @krisrs Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow u...

Boston Marathon 101 This episode is for all first time Boston runners or all that have run it and want to see if they can improve their logistics when it comes to traveling to this race In this episode we talk to Rober Wang about all things Boston, including logistics (when to fly in and leave, where to stay), the expo (what days to go etc), the finish line area, fan fest, shake out runs, after pa...

In this episode we talk to Olympic Trial Marathoner Erica Weitz, elite runner, nutritionist and running coach of her company Exclusive Endurance, about some things that every runner can do to have a better marathon/marathon experience. Specifically we are doing a quick dive into topics such as hydration, nutrition, the importance of movement throughout the day, self care, watch hacks, the importan...

In this episode we talk about one of the most common questions or statements made out there: “Running is bad for your knees.” We talk about studies that have been done to help come to an educated conclusion. We then talk about some other running myths out there. LINKS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28504066/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7414768/ Join our facebook group: www.facebo...

In this episode we speak with elite runner Mouad “Mo” Achhab. Mo moved to the US from Morocco, where he had been a “recreational runner.”  He ran his first marathon in 3:45, and his second in 2:57. Now, his most recent marathon time is a 2:32 and he is not even close to being done, always honoring his promise to his late father to keep fighting and keep improving. It goes without saying that...

In this episode talk give you 16 tips on how to deal with a bad marathon, both, while you are running it, as well as after you have finished it (or dropped out.) We talk about the reasons why a race could go bad, what your options are, how to manage if you decide to complete the race, and how to best analyze your race if you are unhappy with your result. Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/g...

In this episode we tackle the term “lactate threshold,” and “lactate threshold heart rate.” Particularly, we ask the questions what are the two fundamental concepts to improve endurance, what is lactate threshold, how do lactate threshold and VO2Max relate, how do we improve that threshold heart rate, how do we find our lactate threshold heart rate, and what are some sample running exercises to im...

In this episode we speak with Maria Bendeck, DO. Maria is an avid runner and cancer survivor. She tells us about her running journey, how she beat cancer, and her running group, the Fabulous Five Friends. Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website: www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: #Marathon #Running #MarathonTrai...

In this episode we revisit the VO2Max. Particularly, we will talk about 1. What VO2Max is, 2. Why VO2Max is so important, 3. How it is measured, 4. What are some normal ranges, and what is considered a good VO2max, and 5. How to increase your aerobic capacity. Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website : www.runningpo...

In this episode we talk about Dr. Stephen Seiler’s Hierarchy of Endurance - be sure to check out our instagram for the pyramid (looks like the food pyramid). Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website : www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: #Marathon #Running #MarathonTraining #marathonnutrition #speedstriders #runnin...

In this episode we tackle 2023! How can we make sure that this will be a good year when it comes to running? From goal setting to strategizing to races, here is what we got for you! Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website : www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: #Marathon #Running #MarathonTraining #marathonnutritio...

In this episode (a replay) we learn about the perfect running form by physiotherapist Brodie Sharp! Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website : www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: #Marathon #Running #MarathonTraining #marathonnutrition #speedstriders #runningpodcast #racerecap #racereview #runner #mentaltraining #b...

In this episode we are doing a race recap about the 50th Honolulu Marathon! According to Wikipedia, the Honolulu Marathon is a marathon in Honolulu, Hawaii, first held in 1973. It is one of the world's largest marathons, taking place annually on the second Sunday in December. The marathon is popular for its location in Hawaii, and is also popular among first-time marathoners, many of whom are visi...

In this episode we are talk to Arno Tessers from the youtube channel runarnorun about his top 20 marathons. Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website : www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: #Marathon #Running #MarathonTraining #marathonnutrition #speedstriders #runningpodcast #racerecap #racereview #runner #mentaltra...

In this episode we are talking about potential Christmas gifts for runners. Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website : www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: #Marathon #Running #MarathonTraining #marathonnutrition #speedstriders #runningpodcast #racerecap #racereview #runner #mentaltraining #beginnerrunner #attitudeo...

In this episode we are doing a replay of “Holiday Eating for Runners” which first aired in 2020. Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website : www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: #Marathon #Running #MarathonTraining #marathonnutrition #speedstriders #runningpodcast #racerecap #racereview #runner #mentaltraining #begi...

In this episode we are doing a race recap about the Revel Big Bear Marathon. The Revel Big Bear marathon is a marathon that takes place in November of each year. With over 5000ft of elevation drop this marathon is quite interesting. We discuss how awesome Revel organizes their races and how running a revel can be a love hate relationship. Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStrid...

In this episode we talk about how your nutritional needs change after your marathon. We talk to Serena Marie, RD about taking time off and what it entails, from weight variations to adjusting nutrition, under-fueling, and the rate of energy burn and more. JOIN OUR CHALLENGE Contact serena @serenamarierd Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningp...

In this episode we have a fun conversation about what to do after your marathon. We talk about reaching your goal and have elite running coach Ron Tabb talk a little bit about how much time to take off. Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Check out our website : www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: #Marathon #Running #MarathonTrain...