EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 15 MIN
Is Marathon Training Bad for Your Body? A Trainer’s Perspective
from The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier · host Nick Carrier: Fitness Trainer, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker
Is training for a marathon harmful to the body? As a fitness coach and someone just days away from running my first marathon, I’ve asked myself this question—and in this episode, I unpack the answer. You’ll hear my honest take on running, injury, recovery, and mindset, including how a setback late in training challenged me physically and mentally.🔑 What you’ll learn:● Whether or not the body is "meant" to run long distances● Why some people get injured and others don’t● What physical factors influence running longevity (and what you can control)● The importance of mindset and personal growth through training● My reflections heading into my first marathon—despite hip pain🎯 If you’re aiming to stretch your limits and rewrite your story, this one’s for you.
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Is training for a marathon harmful to the body? As a fitness coach and someone just days away from running my first marathon, I’ve asked myself this question—and in this episode, I unpack the answer. You’ll hear my honest take on running, injury, recovery, and mindset, including how a setback late in training challenged me physically and mentally. 🔑 What you’ll learn: ● Whether or not the body is "meant" to run long distances ● Why some people get injured and others don’t ● What physical factors influence running longevity (and what you can control) ● The importance of mindset and personal growth through training ● My reflections heading into my first marathon—despite hip pain 🎯 If you’re aiming to stretch your limits and rewrite your story, this one’s for you.
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