Marathon Running Podcast

285. Post-Race Report Card: How Your Coach Reads the Data

This episode is a deep dive into the coaching art of reading running data, showing listeners how to move beyond simple pace and time to uncover the true story of a race. Coach Erica Weitz  walks us through her process, detailing the specific metrics—from heart rate variability and running power to cadence—that tell her whether an issue was fitness-related, execution-related, or simply down to an off day. She explains how she reconciles the cold hard numbers with the athlete's subjective feedback and outlines the necessary steps to translate complex data into clear, actionable training adjustments for future success. This is a must-listen for any runner who wants to understand how a professional coach analyzes their performance. If you enjoyed this type of information, please consider subscribing to our channel for more race recaps,  running news, running shoe reviews, and more!  Our guest is Erica Weitz, www.exclusiveendurance.com [http://www.exclusiveendurance.com/] We are now on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns [https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns] ·  Our website: www.marathonmedia.us [http://www.marathonmedia.us/]  * ·  Our Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/]  * ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast [https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast] * ·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/] ·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast]  Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com [https://www.runswag.com/]

284. Everything You NEED To Know About the New York City Marathon 2025 Edition

Are you ready to conquer the NEW YORK CITY MARATHON?! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ This is your ultimate, no-holds-barred guide to everything you need to know about preparing for, navigating, and absolutely crushing your NYC Marathon experience! ✨🤩For your convenience, here are the topics we cover: , History, Elite Field, Prize Money, Expo and Race Week, Bag Drop, Other Events ie Opening Ceremony, 5K, Pop-ups, Logistics and Transportation, Spectators, Athletes Village, Course Walk-Through and Tips.If you enjoyed this type of information, please consider subscribing to our channel for more race recaps, running news, running shoe reviews, and more! We are now on YOUTUBE: / @lettyruns · Our website: www.marathonmedia.us · Our Instagram: ⁠ / runningpodcast · Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpo...· Join our Facebook group: ⁠ / speedstriders · Youtube / @runningpodcast Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com#NewYorkCityMarathonCourse #NYCMarathonExpo #NewYorkCityRaceDay #RaceDayTips #MarathonStrategy #MarathonFueling #SpectatorGuide #FirstMarathon #NYCMarathon2025

283. Chicago Marathon Race Recap with Natosha Rogers

Our Chicago Race Recap is here, but this one is different! We were honored to interview Natosha Rogers and see how the race went for her. Spoiler alert, she is the American winner of the Chicago Marathon! If you enjoyed this type of information, please consider subscribing to our channel for more race recaps,  running news, running shoe reviews, and more!  We are now on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns [https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns] ·  Our website: www.marathonmedia.us [http://www.marathonmedia.us/]  * ·  Our Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/]  * ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast [https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast] * ·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/] ·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast]  Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com [https://www.runswag.com/]

282. Africa's First World Major? Cape Town Marathon Race Director Clark Gardner

In this conversation, Clark Gardner, CEO and race director of the Cape Town Marathon, shares his journey into the world of running events and the significance of the Cape Town Marathon as a potential World Marathon Major. He discusses the challenges of logistics, participant experience, and the vibrant running community in South Africa. Gardner emphasizes the importance of creating an authentic African experience for participants and highlights the beauty and safety of Cape Town as a tourist destination.     Takeaways   Clark Gardner's journey combines business and passion for running events. The Cape Town Marathon aims to be Africa's first World Marathon Major. Logistics and crowd management are critical for marathon success. The marathon will feature a diverse and authentic African experience. Cape Town's weather in May is ideal for marathon running. The course showcases Cape Town's stunning landscapes and landmarks. Safety in Cape Town is prioritized for international visitors. Tourism opportunities abound in Cape Town, including wine tours and safaris. The running community in South Africa is vibrant and supportive. Participants can expect a unique cultural experience during the marathon.   If you enjoyed this type of information, please consider subscribing to our channel for more race recaps,  running news, running shoe reviews, and more!  We are now on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns [https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns] ·  Our website: www.marathonmedia.us [http://www.marathonmedia.us/]  * ·  Our Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/]  * ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast [https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast] * ·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/] ·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast]  Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com [https://www.runswag.com/]

281. How to Adjust for Hot Marathon

Hit the wall early in your last hot marathon? We're bringing in a pro to ensure that never happens again! On this episode, I sit down with legendary high-performance running coach Foon Fu to dissect the single most critical adjustment for non-ideal race conditions: Pace Strategy on a Hot Marathon Day. Foon has spent two decades working with champions like Mo Farah, Sharon Lokedi, and Jake Robertson, and collaborating with top teams including Bowerman Track Club, NAZ Elite, and ZAP Fitness. He shares his elite-level insights on how to dynamically adjust your pace plan when the temperature spikes, why you should throw your original goal pace out the window, and the exact mindset shifts used by the world's best to finish strong instead of fading in the heat If you enjoyed this type of information, please consider subscribing to our channel for more race recaps,  running news, running shoe reviews, and more!  We are now on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns [https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns] ·  Our website: www.marathonmedia.us [http://www.marathonmedia.us/]  * ·  Our Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/]  * ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast [https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast] * ·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/] ·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast]  Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com [https://www.runswag.com/]