On the podcast this week to discuss the best way to plan your pre-season running is Matt Meyer, who competes with the sub-elite crew of Boulder Underground in Boulder, CO. Matt is both a running coach and strength coach, and he joined me on a previous episode of the podcast to talk about high-mileage training.
He recently ran a marathon PR of 2:34:35 in Berlin, and set a back squat PR of 265 pounds. Who says fast marathoners can’t be strong?!
Matt and I address the concept of a pre-season versus an off-season and why time away from heavy training is a great opportunity to address any weaknesses or imbalances you may have. Our conversation will help you get the most out of both your pre-reason and race-specific training.
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Matt's positive energy and nuanced approach to training will benefit runners of all levels!
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173. Tom “Tinman” Schwartz on Smart Training and the Secret Sauce of Tinman Elite
172. Off-Season Training: What to do In-Between Seasons
171. Behind-the-Scenes of a Major Marathon: Eli Asch on Directing Big Races
170. Noah Droddy on Rapid Improvement and Engineering Your Next Performance Breakthrough
169: Busting 10 Running Myths (BQ's, Weight Loss, Stretching, and More!)
168. Olympian Molly Huddle: How to Stay Driven, Be a Role Model, and Run Mentally Tough
167. The Ultimate Taper Episode with Author Alex Hutchinson
166. Dr. Amber Shipherd on Building Confidence, Self-Efficacy, and Positive Self-Talk
165. Ask the Dietitian: Should Runners Follow an Anti-inflammatory, Alkaline, or Microbiome Diet?
164: 18 Proven Ways to Run Faster
163. Professor Brian Zuleger on the Mental Strengths of Youth, Community, and Fun
162. Q&A for New Runners on Where to Start and How to Improve
161. Running Your Fastest Marathon as a Master: A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call
160. 5 of the World's Fastest Women on Injury Prevention & Recovery
159. Massage Best Practices, Benefits, and Mistakes with Coach Matt Phillips
158. Tyler Andrews on the Future of Virtual Races and How to Bring Runners Together
157. Professor Shawn Bearden on the Science of Ultramarathons
156. Registered Dietitian Anne Mauney on Fueling, Weight Loss, and More
155. The Definitive Long Run Episode: David Roche Explains Everything About Running Long
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