Is Marathon Training Bad for Your Body? A Trainer’s Perspective

Is training for a marathon harmful to the body? As a fitness coach and someone just days away from running my first marathon, I’ve asked myself this question—and in this episode, I unpack the answer. You’ll hear my honest take on running, injury, recovery, and mindset, including how a setback late in training challenged me physically and mentally.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● Whether or not the body is "meant" to run long distances

● Why some people get injured and others don’t

● What physical factors influence running longevity (and what you can control)

● The importance of mindset and personal growth through training

● My reflections heading into my first marathon—despite hip pain

🎯 If you’re aiming to stretch your limits and rewrite your story, this one’s for you.