In this powerful solo episode, Luke Carlson—CEO of Discover Strength shares 20 hard-earned lessons from completing 30 marathons over the past two decades. Blending cutting-edge exercise science with personal experimentation, Luke explores the real factors that drive performance: running economy, durability, strength training, progressive overload, nutrition, body composition, mental fortitude, and more.
Listeners will learn:
- Why strength training is essential for runners—and how it improves late-race performance
- How durability (not VO2 max) may be the best predictor of marathon success
- The truth about running and fat loss (spoiler: it's not what you think)
- The critical role of mantras, mindset, and reference groups
- How tapering, fueling, and data tracking can make or break your race day
Whether you're an endurance athlete, a coach, or someone who loves geeking out on training science, this episode will challenge your assumptions and elevate your approach.
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