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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 1H 11M

How to Set Long-Term Running Goals (And Actually Achieve Them)

from Marathon Handbook Podcast · host Marathon Handbook

How do you plan a running goal that's 2, 3, or even 5 years away and stay motivated long enough to hit it? This week, Michael Doyle and Katelyn Tocci answer listener questions on long-term goal setting for distance runners: the right mindset, how to structure your training years, and when to make the jump from half marathons to the full.0:00 Intro — Alex's Wedding Month & What's Coming8:23 This Week's Topic: Long-Term Goal Setting9:22 Sponsor: Lagoon Sleep Pillows11:13 How to Submit Your Questions12:35 Q1: Eric's Sub-2:58:50 Marathon Goal (Stockholm)31:33 Q2: Connor's 5-Year Great South Run Plan (Portsmouth)47:42 Q3: Megan's 3:45 Marathon Training Plan (Florida)58:32 Q4: George's Path From Half to Full Marathon (Denver)1:07:18 Outro, YouTube & Run Club UpdatesLagoon pillows help us sleep better, so we run better. Want to try? You can save 15% with code MARATHON. Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/marathonhandbook and take the 2-minute sleep quiz to find your match.Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Join RunClub, sign up for our Newsletter, or Send Us a Voice Note: marathonhandbook.com

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