#073: Paul Stafford - Marathon Training 101: A Guide to Run Faster

Paul Stafford is a running coach and former D1 NCAA Track & Field and Cross Country runner. He holds personal bests of 4:14 in the Mile and 13:56 in the 5K. He is also the founder of Blue Collar Endurance Training.

In this episode, we give you a complete guide on how to crush your next marathon and achieve your next personal best. From how to set up a training block, to a weekly breakdown of workouts, different types of efforts to train, how to taper, how to fuel and carb load, how to incorporate strength training, mindset and strategies for race day and so much more.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:00 Step Sports [AD]

00:01:45 Switchback [AD]

00:03:30 2Before [AD]

00:05:00 Focus on Effort over Pace + Paul's Background

00:13:00 "Easy" Effort + Strides

00:20:00 "Aerobic" Effort

00:27:00 "Threshold" Effort

00:36:00 Focus on the Basics First

00:40:00 Strength Training for Runners

00:53:00 Recovery Tips

00:56:00 Should You Run Fasted?

01:01:00 Are Shoes Causing You Injuries?

01:06:00 How to Taper for a Race

01:11:00 How to Carb Load

01:15:00 How to Fuel for a Marathon

01:18:00 How to Pace a Marathon

01:20:00 Why Marathons are so Great

01:25:00 Blue Collar Endurance Training