Unlock Your Fastest Marathon Yet: The Method That Will Fix Your Pacing!

Are you chasing a marathon PB? Or just want to improve your running?

Matt Fitzgerald, runner, author and marathon coach behind the 80/20 training method, joins Dr Kristen Holmes to share proven marathon training advice, endurance strategies, and how to run faster by training smarter. In this episode, Matt breaks down why most runners train too hard, how to apply the 80/20 rule, and why pacing and self-regulation are the keys to performance. He also explains how elite athletes actually train, and how you can apply those principles at any level.

So whether you’re chasing a goal or just starting out, this episode will help you run smarter and stay consistent.

(00:00) Intro

(01:09) Falling In Love With Running Early

(02:39) The Real Reason 80/20 Training Works (And What Most Get Wrong)

(04:18) Does 80/20 Training Work For Everyone?

(07:16) What Sport Teaches You About Life

(11:54) How Aging Changes Your Running

(16:09) Ketone Ad

(20:18) Self-Control And Pacing

(21:32) How Matt’s Coaching Career Evolved Over Time