The Marathon Isn’t a Speed Problem. It’s a Durability Problem

 Want a simple way to know if your marathon goal is realistic?This episode shows the exact framework I’m using:pace targets for a sub-2 half + ~4-hour marathonweekly structure (repeatability + long run focus)colour-coding wins/losses so you can’t self-deludehow to train around real life without quitting the goalThe plan isn’t magic. It’s consistency + honest tracking.(00:00) Marathon Series returns + the big question: “How are you tracking this?”(02:22) The real constraint: life, priorities, and training time(04:13) Weekly structure example: distances + time targets(05:08) The point: training honesty (not vibes)(06:41) Why the long run matters most (durability anchor)(07:21) Building volume safely: increase without breaking(08:05) Sneaky speed: running some sessions faster than plan(09:11) The confidence markers: 60km weeks + 30–35km long run(10:12) Newbie gains, joy, and what happens nextConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/  Connect with Mere Mortals:https://community.stan.store/meremortals/Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/Rm9Nw8uVgHTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast