EPISODE · Feb 26, 2025 · 18 MIN
80/20 Running: The Smarter Way to Train for a Marathon
from The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier · host Nick Carrier: Fitness Trainer, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker
Are you a runner - at least to some degree? Maybe you’re training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or just trying to improve your endurance…and when you run do you feel like you're constantly running yourself into the ground? In this episode, I’m going to break down the 80/20 running method—the smarter way to train that helps you run faster and longer without burning out. I’ll explain what Zone 2 training is, why running harder isn’t always better, and how you can apply this method to maximize your performance. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to train more efficiently and make real progress toward your running goals.Before we dive in, if you’re listening on the Apple Podcast App or Spotify be sure to hit the follow button and if you’re watching on YouTube be sure to hit like and subscribe!You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best You.My name is Nick Carrier, and I’m a Body Optimization Coach and creator of The 10-Week Transformation. The 10-WT exists to help busy, go-getters stay focused on their health and fitness no matter what season of life they’re in so that they remain confident, energized, and impactful in all areas of their life. The 10-WT has transformed the bodies and lives of over 800 people so far—if you want to learn more, then go to nickcarrier.com/10wt.
What this episode covers
Are you a runner - at least to some degree? Maybe you’re training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or just trying to improve your endurance…and when you run do you feel like you're constantly running yourself into the ground? In this episode, I’m going to break down the 80/20 running method—the smarter way to train that helps you run faster and longer without burning out. I’ll explain what Zone 2 training is, why running harder isn’t always better, and how you can apply this method to maximize your performance. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to train more efficiently and make real progress toward your running goals. Before we dive in, if you’re listening on the Apple Podcast App or Spotify be sure to hit the follow button and if you’re watching on YouTube be sure to hit like and subscribe! You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best You. My name is Nick Carrier, and I’m a Body Optimization Coach and creator of The 10-Week Transformation. The 10-WT exists to help busy, go-getters stay focused on their health and fitness no matter what season of life they’re in so that they remain confident, energized, and impactful in all areas of their life. The 10-WT has transformed the bodies and lives of over 800 people so far—if you want to learn more, then go to nickcarrier.com/10wt.
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