Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed- Training Talk: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [email protected] -- -- -- In this episode, Matt from Sweat Elite shares his final preparations and training insights leading up to the California International Marathon (CIM). He reflects on his recent marathon performances in Chicago and Indianapolis, discussing his pacing strategies and the meticulous adjustments he’s made in training. Matt also delves into his final workouts, the impact of the weather, and his asthma management. Additionally, he provides advice on marathon and half-marathon training, shares details about new supplement routines, and discusses the benefits of having a coach versus following generic training plans. 00:00 Introduction and Pre-Race Update 01:28 Weather Conditions and Training Challenges 03:31 Asthma and Medication Adjustments 04:28 Race Strategy and Goals 06:23 Reem's Training and Progress 08:59 Carb Loading and Travel Plans 13:37 Podcast and Coaching Announcements 16:49 Training Camps and Future Plans 19:56 Valencia Marathon Insights 23:07 Marijuana and Pain Management Discussion 27:18 Listener Questions and Training Advice 30:54 Understanding RPE and Easy Running 32:44 Workouts of the Week: 5K/10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon 38:10 Pacing a Marathon Without a Watch 40:01 Training Tips for Newer Runners 45:01 Comparing Marathon Training Plans 48:29 Using Marathons as Long Runs 51:36 Supplements for Runners 54:12 Final Thoughts and Race Predictions -- -- -- Workwouts of the week: 5k/10k Workout: 5 x (1k @ 10k, 30sec, 600m @ 5k). Ser break: 3min / jog 400m. Half Marathon: 5k @ HM + 10sec/k. 4k @ HM + 5sec/k. 3k @ HM, 2k @ HM - 5sec/k, 1k @ HM - 10sec/k. Recovery: 2min walk Marathon: 30km: 5km warm up, 2 x 10km with 1km recovery. 1st 10km @ Marathon goal pace. 2nd 10km alternating 1km just slower than goal pace with 1km just faster than goal pace. 4km cool down.