This episode explores the importance of specific training sessions in marathon and half marathon preparation, focusing on pacing, fueling, mental resilience, and progression strategies. Coaches Rochelle and Matt share insights on how to effectively prepare for race day and avoid common pitfalls.

• Importance of specific race sessions in training
• Pacing strategies and negative splits
• Fueling during long runs and races
• Mental resilience and race day preparation
• Progression and load management in marathon training

Chapters
00:00 Breaking Records and Building Confidence
08:10 Key Sessions for Half Marathon Training
17:28 The Importance of Progression in Marathon Prep
22:06 Mental Preparation Through Training Sessions
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In this episode, Stevie and Rochelle share insights from their running journeys, training experiences, and managing life's challenges while preparing for the HBF run. They discuss training strategies, overcoming doubts, and the importance of mindset and consistency.

• Training for the HBF Half Marathon
• Managing doubts and mindset in running
• Nutrition and recovery strategies

Chapters

00:00
Running Reflections: Gym Encounters and Observations

02:19
Training for HBF: A Casual Approach

04:22
Mindset and Consistency in Training

07:43
Pacing Challenges and Surprises

10:01
Nutrition and Managing Doubts

12:32
Coaching Insights and Shared Experiences

16:27
Focus on Fitness and Recovery

18:35
Looking Ahead: Goals and Successes

20:32
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Rochelle and Matt discuss the common challenge runners face: sticking to the training plan. They explore reasons behind this, including ego, peer pressure, and insecurity, and emphasize the importance of trust, patience, and consistency in training for optimal race day performance.

key topics

• Reasons runners struggle with sticking to plans
• The importance of trust and patience in training
• Risks of doing more than prescribed
• Effective communication with coaches
• Building consistency and gradual progression

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