Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast
by Duane K. L. France
Ever considered running a marathon, but thought that it's impossible? Curious to know what it's like to train with a coach? Join first time marathoner Duane France and experienced endurance coach Morgon Latimore, The Peoples Coach, as they work together to show that, with the right training and motivation, a marathon is not just for superhuman athletes...mere mortals can do it too!
Episodes
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M3P23 - Training and Podcast Wrap-Up
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Coach Morgon and Duane reflect on the training journey and wrap up the podcast series Links Mentioned In This Episode Behind the Mission Podcast Coach Morgon’s Books Duane France’s Books Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund…
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M3P21 - Marathon!
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover the results of the 2023 Denver Colfax Marathon, how the experience was, and looking to the future Links Mentioned In This Episode 2023 Colfax Marathon Effort on Strava Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund: The mission...
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M3P21 - Week 18, Taper Week, and Final Race Prep
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 18, Final Race Preparation, the taper week, and reflections on the journey so far · Week Eighteen of Nineteen: 32 total miles Mon: Day Off / Recovery Tue: 3 Miles @ easy pace Wed: 6 Mile Negative Split Run Thu…
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M3P20 - Week 17, Planning for a Good Long Run, and Planning the Taper
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 17, planning and conducting a good long run, and planning for the taper in the last several weeks before the race. · Week Seventeen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: Day Off / Recovery Wed:...
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M3P19 - Week 16, Changing Strategy To Meet Conditions, and Long Run Planning
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 16, the need to change our hydration and nutrition strategy based on changing conditions, and planning for upcoming long runs. · Week Sixteen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 3 Miles @…
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M3P18 - Week 15, The Body's Response to Training, and What's Next
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 15, how training for a marathon changes the body and overall fitness, and talk about the future, both the weeks ahead and what’s next after the marathon · Week Fifteen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @…
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M3P17 - Week 14, Developing Experience, and Nutrition Supporting Mental Resilience
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 14, gaining knowledge and developing experience, and the benefits of proper nutrition and hydration related to their impact on mindset and mental resilience · Week Fourteen of Nineteen: 35 total miles Mon: Day Off…
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M3P16 - Week 13, Overcoming Doubt, and Adjusting Fueling
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 13, overcoming doubt both during a training run and during training overall, and adjusting fueling to avoid breakdowns during runs · Week Thirteen of Nineteen: 42 total miles Mon: 6 Miles @ easy pace Tue: Interval...
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M3P15 - Week 12 and Interview with Creigh Kelley, Race Director for the Denver Colfax Marathon
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we feature a conversation with the Denver Colfax Marathon Race Director, Creigh Kelly, as he talks about his career in the sport, the origins of the race, and his advice for first time marathoners Week Twelve of Nineteen: 42...
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M3P14 - Week 11, Training During Adverse Conditions, and Building Mental Resilience
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the 11th week of the 19 week training plan, talk about training during adverse conditions and building the expereince necessary for mental resilience · Week Eleven of Nineteen: 38 total miles Mon: 4 Miles @ easy pace...
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M3P13 - Week 10, Recovery Week and Race Day Logistics
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the 10th week of the 19 week training plan, discuss the need for a mid-training recovery week, and planning for race day. Week Ten of Nineteen: 17 total miles Mon: 4 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 3 Miles @ steady run Wed: 3...
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M3P12 - Week 9, Nutrition (Again), and Imposter Syndrome
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the 9th week of the 19 week training plan, talk more about fueling and nutrition, and about imposter syndrome during races. · Week Nine of Nineteen: 30.7 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ steady run Tue: 3 Miles @ steady run...
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M3P11 - Week 8, Racing While Training, and Fueling
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the eighth week of the 19 week training plan, talk about racing other races while training for the marathon, and fueling during training. · Week Eight of Nineteen: 32 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ steady run Tue: 3 Miles…
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M3P10 - Week 7, Weekly Mileage, and the Taji100 Challenge
Episode Summary On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the seventh week of the 19 week training plan, talk about the increase in weekly mileage, and recap the Taji100 Virtual Challenge. Week Seven of Nineteen: 32 total miles Mon: 5 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 5 Miles @ easy…
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M3P9 - Week 6, Rest Days, and Observation
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the sixth week of the 19 week training plan, talk about taking rest days due to illness or injury, and the need for continued observation and awareness when training. · Week Six of Nineteen: 28 total miles Mon: 5…
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M3P8 - Week 5, Cardiovascular Improvement, and Training During Travel
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the fifth week of the 19 week training plan, talk about how to look at variations in cardiovascular effort during training, and training during travel Week Five of Nineteen: 23 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ steady run…
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M3P Bonus - Chris Weiss - The Second Wind Fund
Show Summary On this bonus episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we feature the M3 Podcast Charity Partner, the Second Wind Fund. We share a conversation about the work that SWF is doing with the Executive Director of the organization, Chris Weiss About the Guest Chris joined the Second…
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M3P7 - Week Four, Adjusting to Circumstances, and Inclusivity in Endurance Sports
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the fourth week of the 19 week training plan, talk about adapting to unexpected circumstances in training and racing, and the topic of diversity and inclusivity in endurance sports. · Week Four of Nineteen: 18 total...
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M3P6 - Week Three, Terrain, and Preparation
Episode Summary On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the third week of the 19 week training plan, talk about terrain and the need to focus on preparation for both training and racing to be able to have as enjoyable experience as possible · Week Three of Nineteen Mon: 3...
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M3P5 - Week Two, Plyometrics, and Pacing
About Today’s Show On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Duane and Coach Morgon discuss Week Two of Nineteen Mon: 4 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 3 Miles @ steady run Wed: 3 Miles @ steady run, Plyometrics: 30 Toe Taps, 14 Side Lunges, 30 Air Squats, 30 lunges (15 each side) Thu: Day Off…
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M3P4 - Week One, New Shoes, and Injuries
About Today’s Show On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Duane and Coach Morgon discuss · Week One of Nineteen Mon: Easy & Steady Run, 30 Minutes Tue: Easy & Steady Run, 30 Minutes Wed: Easy & Steady Run, 30 Minutes Thu: Day Off / Self Care Fri: Easy & Steady Run, 30 Minutes Sat:...
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M3P3 - Initial Coaching Call, Part Two
About Today’s Show On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Duane and Coach Morgon discuss · Coach Morgon’s background · Coach Morgon’s Coaching Philosophy · Next steps for the Marathon Training Plan Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund: The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to...
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M3P2 - The Initial Coaching Call, Part One
On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Duane and Coach Morgon discuss · The initial coaching call · Duane’s personal history · Duane’s running history Charity Partner, the Second Wind Fund: The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and...
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M3P1-Introducing the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast
On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Duane introduces · His personal history · The "why" behind the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast · The Goals and Intentions for the show Charity Partner, the Second Wind Fund: The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of…
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About this show
Ever considered running a marathon, but thought that it's impossible? Curious to know what it's like to train with a coach? Join first time marathoner Duane France and experienced endurance coach Morgon Latimore, The Peoples Coach, as they work together to show that, with the right training and motivation, a marathon is not just for superhuman athletes...mere mortals can do it too!
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Duane K. L. France