Strength For Life: From 5K’s To Marathons: How To Run Your First Race In 2026 | Ep. 22

Today on the Strength of Life Podcast, Dr. Matt and Nicole Klingler sit down with an incredible panel of guests from the Village team! We’re joined by Jameelah, who just completed her first marathon ever… Dr. Justin, who also ran his first marathon—in barefoot shoes, no less… and Chuck Hewett, a multi-marathon finisher, former professional Spartan athlete, and current Boston-qualifier-in-training. In this episode, we cover everything you wish someone told you before your first race: How to structure your marathon training Working through injuries and setbacks Fueling strategies for race day What to do when bowel or bladder surprises strike …and all the real, unfiltered lessons learned along the way If you’re planning to run your first race in 2026, listen to this before you start training. Drop a comment on Spotify or YouTube—or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts—to be entered to win free creatine.