Is Taking 4 Days Off In A Marathon Build A Good Idea? Training Talk Feb 4
Release Date: 02/05/2025
Finding Motivation and Building Mental Toughness in Running
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke explore the intricacies of motivation and mental toughness in running. They discuss specific strategies to enhance motivation, like joining a running group, setting clear goals, and employing tactics such as the '10-minute rule' and 'run the mile you're in.' The conversation also delves into the concept of mental toughness, emphasizing the importance of emotional control, pacing discipline, and commitment to training plans. The duo highlights the interaction with their listeners and mentions key responses from a previous episode's...
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Who is the Greatest Male Distance Runner of All Time?
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss the timely topic of who is the greatest male distance runner of all time, prompted by Eliud Kipchoge's recent announcement regarding his competitive future. The conversation delves into the careers of Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, and Haile Gebrselassie, examining their achievements, consistency, longevity, and overall impact on the sport. They also touch on the dominance of East African runners in distance running and speculate on whether non-African regions can ever bridge the gap. The episode concludes with a teaser about...
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NYC Marathon Highlights + The Remarkable Rise of Ava Crean
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt and Luke discuss the New York Marathon, focusing on the exciting men's race that featured a photo finish between Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso. They delve into Kipruto’s broader ambitions of winning all seven major marathons and reflect on the different strategies and mindsets elite runners employ. The episode also highlights the performance of notable athletes like Joel Klecker and debut runner Charles Hicks in the men's race, as well as Helen Obiri and Fiona O'Keeffe among the women. Additionally, the hosts share the inspiring story of...
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What's the Real Women's Marathon World Record?
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss several key topics in the running world, including the three-year doping ban of Women's Marathon World Record Holder Ruth Chepngetich by the AIU. They review notable performances from the recent Valencia Half Marathon and delve into Luke's updated training regime and blood test results post-Chicago Marathon. The episode also covers the Olympic qualifying standards for US marathoners, highlighting the differences in criteria between men and women, and debates potential improvements in anti-doping measures. Be coached by...
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Conner Mantz's Marathon American Record - Training Analysis
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt Fox and Luke Keogh delve into an in-depth analysis of Conner Mantz's training plan leading up to his American Record over the Marathon recently at the Chiacgo Marathon, highlighting his approach to recovery, lack of traditional periodization, and consistent long run strategies. They also answer listener questions about marathon training strategies addressing specifics on high-volume training, the nuances of weight loss related to marathon performance, and approaches to structuring training blocks for optimal improvement. Be coached by...
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Chicago Marathon 2025 Recap
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt Fox and Luke discuss Luke's experience at the recently concluded Chicago Marathon. Luke shares his struggles, including a tough decision to drop out due to physical and mental challenges. The episode delves into the importance of pushing through adversity and finding positives, even when races don't go as planned. They also analyze professional race results, offering critical insights into performances by notable runners such as Conner Mantz and Rory Linkletter. The show concludes with a sneak peek into Matt Fox’s injury and plans for...
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Chicago Marathon Race Week Is Here - Fueling, Shoes, Carbs, Weather
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt announces a couple of open positions for personalized coaching at the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy: Joining him is colleague Luke, who shares his thoughts and concerns about the upcoming Chicago Marathon amid fluctuating weather forecasts. Despite feeling less excited due to a tough summer of training, Luke remains determined to give it his all on race day. The episode delves into Luke's race shoe choice, nutrition plan, and prepping strategies for the marathon. Additionally, listeners' questions are answered, covering topics like...
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The Chicago Marathon Taper, Marathon Pacing Strategies and more
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt Fox and Luke Keogh discuss Luke’s preparation for the upcoming Chicago Marathon, including the specifics of his tapering strategy and final workouts. They delve into marathon pacing models, debating the merits of negative splits, even pacing, or banking time, and consider the pros and cons of major marathons versus smaller races for serious runners. The conversation also touches on the psychology of marathons and why runners are drawn to this challenging distance. Luke shares his personal feelings as he enters the taper period, discusses...
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World Champs Highlights Part 2, Berlin Marathon Recap and more
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of The Sweat Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt provide a detailed review of the recent World Championships held in Tokyo, covering various track events from the men's and women's divisions. They delve into standout performances, discuss the implications of some controversial incidents, and consider the potential future impact of the Enhanced Games, an event allowing athletes to compete without doping restrictions. The episode also includes a brief recap of the Berlin Marathon, highlights from other significant races, and a discussion about the efficacy of heart-rate training. ...
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World Champs Distance Running Highlights, "Cool down" Miles Explained, Finding Training/Work/Life Balance and more
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast's 'Training Talk', Luke and Matt dive into the excitement of the World Athletics Championships. They discuss standout performances like Susanna Sullivan's impressive marathon lead and the unexpected outcomes in the men's and women's marathons. The conversation also touches on the 1500m and the dramas surrounding disqualifications, including Cole Hocker's DQ and Jakob Ingebrigtsen's surprising failure to advance from the heats. Additionally, Luke and Matt answer listener questions on maintaining fitness, diet, and finding balance between life and...
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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, hosts Luke and Matt discuss their preparation for the upcoming Osaka Marathon, which is less than three weeks away. They share their feelings about their current fitness levels and introduce an unconventional strategy inspired by professional athletes like Andy Buchanan and Conner Mantz: taking forced rest days in the weeks leading up to the marathon. The conversation delves into the reasoning behind this strategy, how they've observed it working well for top athletes, and their own plans for implementing it. They also discuss Luke's recent training, including high-mileage weeks and a particularly strong long run, and how they intend to manage diet, hydration, and rest during this period. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of feeling confident in one's training and being cautious not to over-train in the final weeks before a big race.
Topics:
00:00 Welcome and Countdown to Osaka Marathon
00:33 Forced Injury Down Week Strategy
01:14 Training Insights and Professional Observations
02:06 Luke's Training Journey and Peak Week
05:11 Long Run Breakdown and Rest Week
06:54 Marathon Pace and Effort Discussion
11:12 Psychological Aspects of Marathon Training
17:21 Race Day Strategy and Final Preparations
21:55 Post-Workout Reflections and Illness
23:10 Diet and Intermittent Fasting
26:00 Training Adjustments and Rest Days
28:02 Mindset and Confidence in Training
31:55 The Importance of Rest and Avoiding Overtraining
39:18 Conclusion and Next Steps