406 - 6 Training Decisions That Will Make or Break Your Fall Marathon
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses six key decisions for optimizing marathon training. First, he emphasizes the importance of committing to training by feel, focusing on consistency and quality over quantity. Second, he suggests integrating cycling or other modalities to build endurance without adding running miles. Third, he stresses the necessity of strength training for performance enhancement. Fourth, he advises against making long runs the centerpiece of training, advocating for cluster running instead. Fifth, he recommends…
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