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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 78 - How to Understand your Marathon Training Plan

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Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when the weather messes up your runs, or you fall behind in week 3 or 4 of training?In this episode, John shares how a snowstorm, a cold, and some brutal treadmill miles forced him to adapt his own marathon training plan, and why that flexibility is exactly what most runners over 35 need to succeed.You’ll learn:Why missing a few early runs doesn’t mean you’re off trackHow to adapt your plan without losing progress or confidenceThe psychology of “training guilt” — and how to let it goWhy there’s no such thing as a perfect plan — but there is such a thing as the right one for youHow to think long-term and protect your body from injury and burnoutIf you’ve had a bit of a wobble in your marathon prep, this episode will give you the permission and the plan to keep going — with clarity and confidence.👉 Follow me on Instagram: @12monthstomarathon 📩 DM “26.2” for coaching on Instagram.  🎧 Listen now and remember: the next run is always the most important one.Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the weather messes up your runs, or you fall behind in week 3 or 4 of training? In this episode, John shares how a snowstorm, a cold, and some brutal treadmill miles forced him to adapt his own marathon training plan, and why that flexibility is exactly what most runners over 35 need to succeed. You’ll learn: Why missing a few early runs doesn’t mean you’re off trackHow to adapt your plan without losing progress or confidenceThe psychology of “training gui...

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