EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 54 MIN
The Busy Person's Blueprint for Running Your Fastest Marathon Yet w/ Justin Cannon
from The Alchemical Life · host Abigail Crowe
What does it actually take to run a 2:39 marathon while balancing a full-time career and raising four kids? Today I chat with marathoner and running coach Justin Cannon to break down his marathon evolution and current training to lead him into his 2:38 marathon goal. Psychology, nutrition, weekly mileage, quality sessions, strength training, adapting training to life stressors...ALL are topics covered on this episode. You don't want to miss.Connect W/ JustinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justincannon111/ COACHING AND MORE - https://busy-runner-project.kit.com/profile?_gl=1%2Alb5is9%2A_gcl_au%2AMTk1NTY4ODY0NC4xNzUyODcxNzU1LjEyNzYwOTI4Mi4xNzYwNjQ1OTkzLjE3NjA2NDYxMjA&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn894dPdLGNzy-E7rt1xoA8X_LvfTwK0pLeMN0-fgqQH7eq6wlfhhek2Wgi9Q_aem_YWdncwDHYQnsHCypUaqOHLbojV4V&brid=YWdncwFvgImK8mfCXQTWB_YwRlfY&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3 Chapters00:00 Introduction and Justin's Running Background01:17 Race Day Challenges and Lessons Learned04:05 Justin’s Early Running Years and Transition to Marathons08:06 First Marathon Experience and Lessons from Failure12:41 Training Philosophy and Weekly Structure15:48 Long Runs and Quality Sessions in Training19:07 Incorporating Marathon Pace into Long Runs23:08 Balancing Family Life and Training25:16 Nutrition and Gut Training for Races31:06 Psychology and Mental Toughness in Marathons32:44 Race Day Strategy and Reflection on 2:39 Marathon34:24 Justin’s Coaching Business and Helping Others38:21 Social Media Growth and Content Strategy41:54 Community and Motivation in Running46:52 Future Goals and Training Plans49:13 Strength Training and Injury Prevention51:16 Structural and Durability Focus in Training52:06 Closing Remarks and Encouragement for RunnersMY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8MY WEBSITE: www.alchemical-training.com DISCOVER YOUR PROGRAM: https://www.alchemical-training.com/quiz MY SOCIALS:instagram: www.instagram.com/abigail.crowebusiness instagram: www.instagram.com/alchemicaltrainingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HvsU9Ajas/?mibextid=wwXIfr QUESTIONS? BOOK A CALL: [email protected]'t forget to leave a review!!!
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What does it actually take to run a 2:39 marathon while balancing a full-time career and raising four kids? Today I chat with marathoner and running coach Justin Cannon to break down his marathon evolution and current training to lead him into his 2:38 marathon goal. Psychology, nutrition, weekly mileage, quality sessions, strength training, adapting training to life stressors...ALL are topics covered on this episode. You don't want to miss. Connect W/ Justin Instagram: https://www.inst...
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