#118 If I was to run my first marathon, what would I do? And how do you deal with runner's knee?

If I could go back and run my first marathon again, knowing what I know now, what would I change?In this solo episode of The Marathon Podcast, I break down exactly how I’d approach my first marathon if I were starting from scratch today. Along the way, I share some broader thoughts on the podcast, introduce a new recurring segment, My Training Diary, and talk through a few topics that runners constantly debate:Coffee on race day: yes or no?Managing runner’s knee and navigating common injuriesLearning to appreciate progress (even when it feels slow)A Reddit thread that sparked some perspectiveWhy “useless” running might actually be essentialAnd some of my favorite YouTubers, podcasts, and creators shaping endurance cultureTime stamps:00:00:00 — Setting the Stage: Podcast Mission and Today's Topics00:08:46 — How to Approach Your First Marathon: Training & Fueling00:24:48 — Should You Drink Coffee on Marathon Race Day?00:26:44 — Essential Strength Training for Runner's Knee Prevention00:35:55 — Inside My Training Diary: The Power of Easy Runs00:55:31 — Why You Must Appreciate Your Marathon Journey Progress00:57:32 — My Favorite Running YouTubers, Podcasts, and Influencers01:08:29 — Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast🎁 Partner OffersGet 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbStart your free Musicbed trial:https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwickCole Gibbens: https://www.youtube.com/@ColeRunningIver Anton Kronstad: https://www.youtube.com/@iverantonKofuzi: https://www.instagram.com/kofuzi/Herm Runs: https://www.instagram.com/herm.runs/The Marathon Handbook: Listen here Life in Stride: Listen here!Sweat Elite: Listen here!Inspired Soles: Listen here!🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY