How to Start Running Again After a Marathon episode artwork

EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 35 MIN

How to Start Running Again After a Marathon

from The Long Run Show

After crossing the marathon finish line, many runners make one big mistake… returning to training too soon. 🏃‍♂️💥This week on the podcast, athletics and running coach Chris Ford breaks down exactly how to start running again after a marathon — including the recovery mistakes that lead to injury, how long you should rest, and the smartest way to rebuild your training safely.Whether you’ve just completed your first marathon or you’re chasing a new PB, this episode will help you recover properly, avoid burnout, and get back to running stronger than ever.🎧 In this episode:• When to run again after a marathon• The biggest post-marathon recovery mistakes• How to avoid injury during recovery• Easy runs vs complete rest• Signs your body is ready to train again• How elite runners recover after 26.2 milesIf you enjoyed the episode, make sure to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 and share it with another runner preparing for their next race.#MarathonRecovery #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining #RunningCoach #PostMarathon #DistanceRunning #RunnerTips #HalfMarathon #RunningInjury #ChrisFord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 7, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

How to Start Running Again After a Marathon

0:00 35:50

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Long Run Show?

This episode is 35 minutes long.

When was this The Long Run Show episode published?

This episode was published on May 7, 2026.

Can I download this The Long Run Show episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!