S3E10: How to Build the Perfect Marathon Training Block

We are about 11-14 weeks out from some of the major marathons in the US. Today, Coach is breaking down how to build a marathon training block for fall races like Chicago, New York, and Indianapolis. He covers periodization, weekly workouts, long runs, marathon-pace training, fueling, recovery, heat adjustments, and tapering. Most importantly guys, he explains how to train consistently, build mileage safely, and avoid cramming missed workouts like some college student facing a Monday deadline.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:17 Marathon Training Periodization Explained05:27 How Long Should a Marathon Block Be?09:28 Why a 13-Week Marathon Plan Works13:51 Critical Velocity Repeats and Pacing19:01 Tempo Runs and Combination Workouts22:05 Long-Run Workouts and Marathon Tapering24:52 How to Space Workouts for Recovery27:05 Adding Marathon Pace to Long Runs28:18 Adjusting Training for Heat and Humidity30:01 Maintaining Speed During Marathon Training33:22 What to Do When You Miss a Workout38:02 Gut Training, Carbohydrates, and Sodium39:54 How to Prepare for Your Marathon Course42:00 How Many 20-Mile Runs Do You Need?43:24 Balancing Repeats and Threshold Workouts46:32 Marathon Block Length and Mental Fatigue48:40 MailbagBecome a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠FOLLOW:IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcastYT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcastJEFF CUNNINGHAM:IG: @jdcunningham97BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclubThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.MB01CJB7DV9B4VS