#030 - My Strategy for Running a 2:44 Marathon

In this episode I recap my experience at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where I ran a new PR of 2:44:11. I also answer lots of questions that you all submitted on my Instagram.

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TIMECODES:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:06) Switchback [AD]
(00:03:58) 2Before [AD]
(00:05:30) Recap
(00:08:00) Race Week Sleep Tips
(00:10:30) Mindset During Race Week
(00:14:10) Pre-Race Nutrition + Carb Load
(00:18:48) Pacing Strategy
(00:22:15) Race Nutrition
(00:27:20) GPS Issues?
(00:28:10) Weaving in & Out of Crowds
(00:30:00) Prevent Chafing
(00:32:20) Bathroom Breaks
(00:33:20) My HR was So High…
(00:36:20) Prevent Cramps
(00:38:10) Avoid Bonking/The Wall
(00:39:30) Mindset When it Gets Hard
(00:43:00) Chicago vs Boston vs Eugene
(00:47:10) This Marathon vs My First Marathon
(00:50:40) How to Run Chicago +Tips
(00:54:00) What Did I Change to PR?
(00:55:30) Recovery Post Marathon
(01:02:50) How to Run a Sub 3 Marathon
(01:05:10) Balance Training with Life
(01:08:00) Winter +Off-Season Training
(01:10:15) Upcoming Goals
(01:13:20) Conclusion

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