The Mental Side of Marathon Training (How to Get Beyond Bad Runs)

Marathon Handbook Podcast · Sep 17, 2026 · 1h 36m

This week Michael, Katelyn, and Alex tackle a stacked mailbag of listener questions covering the toughest parts of marathon training: the ones that aren't about splits and mileage. From surviving a brutal race-day side stitch to managing pre-race anxiety to figuring out whether to trust your heart rate or your gut, this episode digs into the mental side of the sport as much as the physical.

RPE Chart:

https://marathonhandbook.com/rate-of-perceived-exertion/

Side Stitch Article:

https://marathonhandbook.com/side-stitch-wont-go-away/

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