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282. Marathon Myths, Half-Truths, and Mistakes with Author and Coach Sam Murphy
Sam Murphy is a journalist, author and running coach. She has written for numerous newspapers and magazines over the last 20 years, and pens the enduring Murphy's Lore column in Runner's World magazine. As a long time runner, Sam has raced a variety of distances from 5Ks to ultras, and she earned her degree in sports and exercise science.
Sam and I discuss the common mistakes and misconceptions that can complicate marathon training, especially if you are new to the distance. Some of the myths we address include:
The "perfect" training cycle - why it doesn't exist
Why a 20 mile training run…
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