Show Notes
Join us, Peter and Marcus, as we embark on this podcast series dedicated to marathoners seeking to develop fast speed in shorter distances after completing a marathon block. This episode was original published on the Relay platform.
As runners ourselves, we understand the common quest to find speed beyond the marathon. In this episode, we share our personal experiences and insights, shedding light on the well-trodden path that many runners embark upon.
Fresh off our experiences at the 2023 Boston and London marathons, we delve into our training methods and share strategies we've used to unlock speed during the summer months. And what we’ll be doing differently or the same this time round.
In this series we will candidly discuss the highs and lows of this challenging training phase, aiming to bridge the gap between middle distance running and marathon training.
Whether you're currently on this journey or contemplating taking the leap, this podcast series can provide pointers that will help you on your personal path to training to find speed.
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