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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 1H 7M

#135: GRC Coastal 5k review and the pros and cons of running races

from The Running Rules Podcast · host Alan Ladd

Today's episode is half race review of the GRC Coastal 5k and half my thoughts on the pros and cons of running races.With 9 weeks left to New York marathon, the 5k race on Friday past is likely to be my penultimate tune up race before the big day as we're now getting into the big work of the marathon cycle.I share my thoughts going into the race and how it panned out and where it leaves me for the next block of training.It also got me thinking about how there is a fine line between racing enough and too much and the pros and cons of doing a race. I give you a rundown of what to think about and how to plan your races.If you want to improve in your marathon this autumn, check out my course 26.2 days to master the marathon at ⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon

Today's episode is half race review of the GRC Coastal 5k and half my thoughts on the pros and cons of running races.With 9 weeks left to New York marathon, the 5k race on Friday past is likely to be my penultimate tune up race before the big day as we're now getting into the big work of the marathon cycle.I share my thoughts going into the race and how it panned out and where it leaves me for the next block of training.It also got me thinking about how there is a fine line between racing enough and too much and the pros and cons of doing a race. I give you a rundown of what to think about and how to plan your races.If you want to improve in your marathon this autumn, check out my course 26.2 days to master the marathon at ⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon

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