The Running Public Episode 493: Setting Our 2025 Goals
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Jan 4, 2025 The hosts dive into their 2025 fitness goals, stressing structured planning and commitment to race schedules. They discuss marathons, particularly Grandma's Marathon, focusing on training balance between speed and endurance. Aspiring for a sub-430 mile, they reflect on the significance of the mile in fitness. Ultra-distance aspirations surface as they share training insights, emphasizing community support. They also address the challenges of balancing personal goals with wellness, advocating for healthy body image discussions.
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Zumbro Before Grandma's
- Kirk DeWint considers racing Zumbro 10 weeks before Grandma's Marathon.
- He believes a down week after a hard race can improve marathon performance.
Quality over Quantity
- Prioritize consistent quality workouts over excessive long runs in marathon training.
- A week off can maintain availability and doesn't hinder performance.
Conservative Marathon Start
- Top marathon runners often rely on late-race surges rather than early leads.
- Starting conservatively can be more effective than aggressive early pacing.