IMO #14 - Happy Thanksgiving

Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed- Training Talk: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [email protected] -- -- -- In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, host Matt discusses his marathon training strategies, health challenges, and recent workouts. He delves into the benefits of marijuana for easing Achilles tendinopathy, shares his dietary approach for weight loss, and recounts his experiences with different marathons. Matt also reflects on the controversy surrounding running under another person's bib and addresses various listener questions. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Greetings 01:01 Deep Dive into Thanksgiving and Australia Day 01:47 TV Purchase and Podcast Recommendations 02:36 Upcoming Races and Training Updates 03:05 Addressing Criticism and Open Invitations 04:14 Valencia Marathon and Coaching Insights 06:06 Transition from Indy to CIM 07:51 Training Regimen and Diet Insights 12:12 CIM Course and Strategy 20:23 Travel Company Updates and Future Plans 25:11 Bib Controversy and Listener Feedback 29:13 Controversy Over Race Timing Methods 31:01 Disqualification and Aftermath 32:15 Personal Experience with Bib Mix-Up 33:28 Achilles Tendinopathy and Unconventional Remedies 42:32 Diet and Weight Management Strategies 49:27 Workouts of the Week 53:38 Seven Marathons in Seven Continents 58:58 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Topics -- -- -- Workwouts of the week: 5k/10k Workout: 3 sets of (8 x 400m). First set with 30sec rest at Half Marathon pace, second set with 60sec rest at 5k/10k pace, third set with 90sec rest at 2k/3k pace. You could do sets of 5 or 6. Half Marathon: 3 sets of (3k @ Half Marathon goal pace, 1min rest, 1km @ 10km pace) 3min rest between sets. Marathon: 33k (20.5mi) - 20km easy building to steady, 10km @ Marathon Pace straight into 2km Faster than Marathon pace , 1km easy