Is Cross-Training a Substitute for Running?

This week, Michael, Alex, and Katelyn dig into that enduring debate before working through a full mailbag of listener questions: from whether it's worth traveling internationally for a bucket-list marathon, to pacing strategy on brutally hilly courses like Boston, to setting a realistic goal for your first-ever marathon.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Icebreakers

4:59 Sponsor: Kila Custom Insoles

7:01 Fall Marathon Training Kicks Off

7:42 Training Updates: Katelyn, Alex & Michael

24:51 Sponsor: Lagoon Sleep Pillows

26:40 Q1: Should You Travel for a Marathon? (London Marathon Lottery)

49:37 Sponsor: Marathon Handbook RunClub

53:01 Q2: Is Cross-Training a Substitute or Compliment to Running?

1:15:04 Q3: Setting a Realistic First Marathon Goal Pace

1:21:07 Q4: Pacing Strategy for Hilly Marathons (Boston)