Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal

Marathon Journal (Letty Lundquist, Ryan Lundquist)

Are you a runner looking for a new source of inspiration and motivation? Our weekly podcast brings experts in the running community straight to you, covering everything from training and nutrition to race recaps and reviews, and even mental training. We're more than just a podcast - we're a community. Our Facebook group, SpeedStriders, is a place for runners to connect, share their stories, and support each other on their running journeys. Our goal is to motivate and inspire runners of all levels, and to build a strong and supportive community of like-minded individuals. Join us!

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    324. Mastering the Marathon Mindset & Effort-Based Training with Olympian Andrew Lemoncello

    In this episode, I sit down with Olympian, Scottish international, and McMillan Running coach Andrew Lemoncello to explore the mental and physical strategies that keep runners progressing season after season. From competing in the steeplechase at Florida State University and running the Olympic marathon to coaching runners of all levels today, Andrew shares with me why consistency, mental reframing, and effort-based training far outweigh strict GPS metrics. Whether you are gearing up for a fall marathon or building your base, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways to help you train smarter and race stronger. Learning from Mistakes: How making training errors as an elite athlete shaped Andrew’s coaching philosophy today. Effort vs. Metrics: Why relying too heavily on GPS watches and wearable scores can sabotage your progress—and how to run by feel instead. Summer & Heat Adaptation: Managing expectations during warm-weather training blocks and trusting your hidden fitness. Gradual Long Run Progression: The half-mile-a-week rule for building volume safely without overstressing your body. The Charlie Spedding Mindset: How finding one positive takeaway after every workout transforms race-day confidence. Beating "The Wall": A concrete pen-and-paper mental exercise to prepare your mind for late-race glycogen depletion. The Universal Running Experience: Why every runner—from Olympic record-holders to first-time marathoners—shares the exact same mental battles. "I think the biggest thing was making a lot of mistakes as an athlete. Having made pretty much all the mistakes allows me to spot pathways or ways of thinking in athletes very quickly before they set them back." — Andrew Lemoncello "If your device says you're not recovered but you feel amazing, that's just a metric. You've got to listen to your body." — Andrew Lemoncello "We all go through the same experiences. It doesn't matter if you're setting world records or running your first marathon. The pace is just different." — Andrew Lemoncello Connect with Andrew Lemoncello: McMillanRunning.com Read the full article on Marathon Journal: MarathonJournal.mag Follow Marathon Journal on Instagram: @MarathonJournal If you found this conversation helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Don't forget to share this episode with a friend who is currently in a marathon training block.

  2. 6. Juli

    321. Stop Winging Your Fuel: The Science of Gut Training & Sweat Tech

    How do you approach your marathon fueling strategy? If you’re like a lot of distance runners, your routine might look something like this: log your long training miles on nothing but water and sheer willpower, and then just pray your race-day gels work. In this episode, Leticia and Ryan sit down with Tasha, an expert from Precision Fuel & Hydration, to break down why a "one-size-fits-all" fueling plan doesn't work, why under-fueling your training blocks holds you back, and how to properly train your gut to handle race-day demands. Whether you're targeting a fall major or gearing up for the Valencia Marathon in December, this episode will completely change the way you look at endurance nutrition. The Precision Origin Story: How a near-fatal case of hyponatremia (low blood sodium) led founder Andy Blow to pioneer personalized hydration. Sweat Rate vs. Sweat Concentration: Why your unique sodium loss is genetically determined and stays stable, while your fluid loss changes with the weather—and the massive "heat myth" runners fall into. Gut Training 101: The step-by-step method to teach your stomach to comfortably absorb 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour without GI distress. The Power of Decoupling: Why separating your energy intake (carbs) from your electrolyte intake (sodium) is the ultimate secret to a flawless stomach. Race Day Logistics: The science behind morning-of sodium preloading to boost blood plasma volume, and how to successfully manage hydration if you don't want to carry a bottle. Connect with Us: Our website: https://www.marathonjournal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marathonjournal Follow us on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/30798607

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Are you a runner looking for a new source of inspiration and motivation? Our weekly podcast brings experts in the running community straight to you, covering everything from training and nutrition to race recaps and reviews, and even mental training. We're more than just a podcast - we're a community. Our Facebook group, SpeedStriders, is a place for runners to connect, share their stories, and support each other on their running journeys. Our goal is to motivate and inspire runners of all levels, and to build a strong and supportive community of like-minded individuals. Join us!

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