Welcome back to Training Talk. This is Episode 4 with Matt and Max speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer. Max Frankel - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/max-frankel/ Matt Fox - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Sweat Elite Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Topics discussed: • 00:00 Welcome to Training Talk with Coach Max Frankel • 00:27 The Philosophy Behind Speed-Based Marathon Training • 00:45 Recapping the Last Training Session and Adjusting Workouts • 00:57 Personalizing Training Plans: The Importance of Individual Preferences • 01:51 Maximizing Sprint Workouts: Lessons from a Recent Session • 05:55 The Science of Recovery and Its Impact on Performance • 09:00 Exploring the Connection Between Sprint Training and Marathon Success • 18:20 VO2 Max Workouts: Strategy and Execution • 25:33 Unlocking VO2 Max: Insights and Personal Experiences • 25:48 Diving Into Recent Workouts and Upcoming Half Marathon Plans • 28:29 Strategies for Easy and Recovery Days: Zone 1 and Zone 2 Explained • 41:02 The Joy and Strategy of Running: Balancing Optimal Training with Happiness • 44:07 Planning Ahead: Next Workouts and Training Cycles • 48:42 Engaging the Community: Sharing the Training Journey