Join Katelynn and I as we take a deep dive into almost every running topic imaginable with my marathon coach Jeff Cunningham.
00:00 - 28:40: Intros, The Genesis of Jeffs running and coaching career.
28:40- Jeff discusses some of the qualities he looks for in prospective runners.
33:20- Pessimism vs Realism. How to make the discrepancy when setting a goal for yourself.
35:33- Happy runners are fast runners, fast runners are successful runners.
40:40- Why is aerobic running the most important type of running?
53:15- Speed work and its place in your training plan
1:14- Long runs
1:20- “Running can be peoples salvation”
1:26- Listener question #1- Can you share some tips on nutrition for pre and post marathon race day?
1:33- Listener question #2- Typical marathon progression from novice 4:00 to sub 3:00. How many years?
1:37:58- Listener question #3- Thoughts on low volume/high intensity marathon programs?
1:44:45- Listener question #4- Tips on running in humid and warm conditions?
1:46:50- Listener question #5- Whats the difference between programming half marathon/marathon long runs?
!:48:37- Listener question #6- Are you taking clients?
1:51:14- Listener question #7- How many times a week should you strength train during race prep?
1:52:23- Listener question #8- Is there a limit for someone that is 200lbs and already at sub 3 shape? Is 2:30 possible?
1:55:40- Jeff explains his coined phrase “consistently good over occasionally great” and it’s meaning.
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