#210 The best workouts for marathons & Gear Talk

<p>Get <strong>20% off a Strava</strong> annual subscription with code <strong>KRISTIAN</strong></p><p>Get <strong>€25 off AG1</strong>: https://fbuy.io/greens/h287rp3w</p><p>Save on <strong>FlexBeam</strong> using code<strong> WARWICKRUNS</strong> or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb</p><p><br></p><p>Kristian brings back a favorite format: a solo episode with a Puma giveaway, his own favorite marathon workouts, everything you need to know before Boston Marathon registration week, an honest WHOOP review, and a gear chat with Mark Guyer from Syndicate Running recorded live from the road in Norway.</p><p><br></p><p>Kristian breaks down how to win a pair of Puma DV8 Pure shoes, shares the two workouts that have shaped his own marathon training the most, and walks through exactly what you need to do (and by when) to register for the Boston Marathon this September. He also gives an honest update on switching back to WHOOP, comparing its sleep and HRV data against his running watch. The episode closes with a fun, glitchy conversation with Mark Guyer, catching up on the results of Battle of the Run Clubs and breaking down the Puma Fast R3, gels, and a few under the radar brands worth knowing about.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>- How to win a pair of Puma DV8 Pure shoes</p><p>- Everything you need to know about Boston Marathon registration week</p><p>- Two of Kristian&#39;s favorite marathon specific workouts</p><p>- An honest review of switching back to WHOOP</p><p>- Comparing WHOOP&#39;s sleep and HRV data to a running watch</p><p>- Battle of the Run Clubs results and what&#39;s next for the challenge</p><p>- A deep dive into the Puma Fast R3 super shoe</p><p>- Gel recommendations and a couple of under the radar running brands</p><p>- Why gear recommendations here are never about selling you something</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 Welcome to this solo episode</p><p>01:18 What to expect: gear, workouts, and Boston updates</p><p>06:40 How to win a pair of Puma DV8 Pure shoes</p><p>09:42 Everything you need to know about Boston registration week</p><p>11:51 Kristian&#39;s favorite marathon specific workouts</p><p>19:03 A long run workout he&#39;s leaned on for building fitness</p><p>21:58 Why staying honest with pacing matters in these sessions</p><p>23:24 Recommending an upcoming event worth signing up for</p><p>32:36 A WHOOP review: sleep tracking and sleep debt explained</p><p>39:50 Comparing WHOOP&#39;s HRV data to his running watch</p><p>41:40 Whether WHOOP is actually worth it</p><p>43:36 Jumping into a gear chat with Mark Guyer, live from the road</p><p>44:52 Catching up on the results of Battle of the Run Clubs</p><p>1:03:02 Trying Puma&#39;s gels and merch</p><p>1:53:42 A deep dive into the Puma Fast R3 super shoe</p><p>1:58:17 Getting stronger to actually run well in an aggressive super shoe</p><p>2:22:43 A quick list of other gear worth checking out</p><p>2:26:02 Closing thoughts and a health update</p><p><br></p><p>Mark on Syndicate Running: https://syndicaterunning.com</p><p><br></p><p>Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick</p><p><br></p><p>Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns</p><p>Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs</p><p>Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY</p>