The Marathon Blueprint

The Marathon Blueprint is YOUR marathon training companion! This masterclass is your PRACTICAL GUIDE to training for and racing your best marathon, equipping you with the tools, insights, and strategies avoid the wall and cross the finish line STRONG! What's Inside? 6 modules with slides, covering... Physiological Demands of the Marathon: Understand how your body adapts to the 26.2-mile challenge and optimize your training for peak performance. What Marathon Training Looks Like: How marathon training cycles are structured and what different types of training plans will focus on depending on your training volume and experience HITTING THE WALL: Why do we hit the wall, and how can we avoid it? The Long Run: ALL ABOUT THE LONG RUN, with evidence-based guidelines discussion on the 20-mile long run and 3-hour long run cap and four detailed case studies. Fueling and Hydration: Learn the essentials of fueling & hydration for the marathon (including guidelines on pre-race carb-loading) The Marathon Taper: Learn the science of tapering and tips to maximize your taper to arrive at the start line fresh and ready. Marathon Pace, Marathon Goal-Setting, and Strategy: Understand what makes "marathon pace" unique, how to set realistic goals, and develop a race strategy to achieve your personal best! -- (This course does not come with a training plan but is intended to be a companion to any marathon training plan you are currently following!) Please note this digital class is non-refundable.