S04 E31 - Taper week, Marathon Day Tips & Advice

This week on Idiots Go Running, it’s the last Chasing Nick episode before Belfast Marathon — and somehow, we’ve made it to taper week without fully falling apart. In this episode, we chat with Nick — the running coach about the full marathon training process, what a proper training block should look like, and what happens when the hard work is done and the taper begins. 🏃‍♂️ Marathon training blocks What actually happens during a marathon build, why the weeks are structured the way they are, and how the body adapts over time. 🧠 Taper week explained What tapering is, why runners suddenly feel weird, tired, heavy, emotional or convinced they’ve lost all fitness overnight. 🍝 What to eat during taper week How to fuel properly before a marathon, what to avoid, and why this is not the week to suddenly become a brand-new person with brand-new food ideas. 🎒 Marathon prep Race kit, pacing, gels, hydration, logistics, nerves, sleep, toilet panic, and all the tiny details that suddenly feel life-or-death three days before race day. ☕ Marathon morning breakfast What to eat before the marathon, when to eat it, how to keep it simple, and why your stomach deserves a calm morning, not a surprise buffet. This is a proper marathon episode for anyone training for a marathon, chasing a PB, aiming for sub-3, preparing for Belfast Marathon, or just wondering why taper week makes runners act completely unhinged. Part of the Chasing Nick series with Nick — the running coach, following the build-up to marathon day. Hosted and produced by Colin Goodman. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. 🌐 idiotsgorunning.com 📱 Follow us: @IdiotsGoRunning #MarathonTraining #MarathonTaper #TaperWeek #BelfastMarathon #MarathonPrep #RaceDayBreakfast #MarathonNutrition #RunningCoach #RunningPodcast #MarathonPodcast #Sub3Marathon #MarathonFuelling #LongRunTraining #RaceDayPrep #MarathonPacing #RunningTips #EnduranceRunning #MarathonRunner #IdiotsGoRunning #ChasingNick