138. Marathon Tips to Train Smart and Run Strong with Dr. Victoria Sekely
Release Date: 08/25/2022
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info_outlineDo you have an upcoming marathon on your calendar?
Have been searching things like…what are the best tips for marathon runners? or what should you not do during a marathon?
Maybe you are wondering how to prepare for a marathon for race day success…
Today, I have with me a very special guest and colleague of mine, Dr. Victoria Sekely who is a Physical therapist, strength coach, run coach and the owner of train smart and run strong. She is going to share her top marathon tips so you can train smart but also run strong for your big race day!
You get to be a fly on the wall of what 2 running PT and coaches chat about for marathon training and some of the common problems and mistakes many runners make and how you can overcome these to crush your 26.2 miles!
Related Resources:
SPARK Blueprint: 5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier
https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint
Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race!
https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/race/buy
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16 Week Marathon Training for Beginners with Coach LaToya:
https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/16-week-marathon-training-for-beginners/
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Half Marathon Training Lessons Learned and My Big Race Announcement
https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/half-marathon-training-lessons-learned/
Episode 120
Strength Training to Run Safe and Run Fast with Scott Greenberg, DPT, PT, CSCS
https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/strength-training-to-run-safe-and-run-fast/
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