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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233. How to Set Massive PR’s in Your 40’s (a behind-the-scenes coaching call)
232. How to Approach Your First Marathon (Jason Gets Interviewed!)
231. Dr. Victoria Sekely on Bodyweight Strength Training, Progression, Best Exercises, and More
230. Coach Jason Answers Your Questions: Side Stitches, Cadence, Off-Season, and More
229. Nutrition Science PhD Stephanie Howe on Marathon Fueling, Quick Meals, and Fad Diets
228. Broken to Healthy: How Ultrarunner Connor Meakin Overcame Years of Injury
227. Elite Ultrarunner Geoff Burns, PhD on the Science of Super Shoes
226. 2 x Olympian Nick Willis on What it Takes to Run a Sub-4 Mile for 19 Years Straight
225. Planning a 5k PR: A New Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call with Coach Chris Robinson
224. Tarkine Startup Founder Sam Burke on Making Eco-Friendly Running Shoes That Last 600+ Miles
223. How to Rehab an Injury the Right Way, with Jimmy Picard DPT
222. How to Cut Your Injury Risk, with Performance Coach and Sports Scientist David Joyce
221. Strength Coach Tony Gentilcore Answers YOUR Weightlifting Questions
220. The 2021 New York City Marathon Episode, with 17x Finisher Richard White
219. Western States 100 winner Cat Bradley on Career Pivots, Self-Belief, and Training Staples
218. Well-Being Expert Brad Stulberg on Sustainable, High Performance Running
217. 5 Tips for Your Debut Ultramarathon (with the hosts of Becoming Ultra’s My First Ultra)
216. The 2021 Boston Marathon Episode with Peter Bromka
215. How to Engineer a Comeback: Author Matt Fitzgerald on Overcoming the Odds
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