TRAINING TALK E2 - Periodisation & Planning An 8 Month Build To A Marathon

Welcome back to Training Talk. This is Episode 2 with Matt and Max speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer.

Max Frankel - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/max-frankel 

Matt Fox - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox Sweat Elite Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction and Discussion on New Trainers
• 00:33 Deep Dive into Invincible 3 Trainers
• 01:21 Comparison with Other Shoe Models
• 02:10 Benefits of Modern Trainers
• 02:43 Personal Experience with Nike Zagamas
• 03:22 Transition to Training Talk
• 03:33 Analysis of Training and Goals
• 04:29 New Training Strategy Discussion
• 05:10 Explanation of Training Zones
• 06:35 Planning the Training Cycle
• 15:04 Importance of Effort in Training
• 19:38 First Week of Training Review
• 24:24 Understanding the Impact of Training
• 27:54 The Impact of Taking Time Off on Fitness
• 28:19 Understanding Metabolism and Fitness
• 28:50 The Fear of Losing Fitness
• 30:06 The Role of Coaching in Fitness
• 30:56 The Misconceptions about Fitness Training
• 31:34 The Importance of Rest in Fitness
• 32:13 The Concept of Form in Fitness
• 32:56 The Paradox of Rest and Fitness
• 34:11 The Impact of Sickness on Fitness
• 34:23 The Role of Confidence in Fitness
• 36:47 The Importance of Flexibility in Training
• 45:36 The Approach to LT1 Zone Training
• 47:59 The Importance of Not Over-Analyzing in Training
• 49:07 The Challenges of Self-Coaching
• 50:35 The Need for Short-Term Goals in Training