#030 - My Strategy for Running a 2:44 Marathon

In this episode I recap my experience at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where I ran a new PR of 2:44:11. I also answer lots of questions that you all submitted on my Instagram. SPONSORS - Switchback Electrolytes: ⁠https://bit.ly/47Kyiyc - 2Before Endurance Powder: ⁠⁠https://2before.com/jeremy-podcast ⁠ Save $10 with code JMILLER FOLLOW JEREMY: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymille.r/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremy.miller - Website: https://www.jeremymiller.io/ - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/49516157 TIMECODES: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:06) Switchback [AD] (00:03:58) 2Before [AD] (00:05:30) Recap (00:08:00) Race Week Sleep Tips (00:10:30) Mindset During Race Week (00:14:10) Pre-Race Nutrition + Carb Load (00:18:48) Pacing Strategy (00:22:15) Race Nutrition (00:27:20) GPS Issues? (00:28:10) Weaving in & Out of Crowds (00:30:00) Prevent Chafing (00:32:20) Bathroom Breaks (00:33:20) My HR was So High… (00:36:20) Prevent Cramps (00:38:10) Avoid Bonking/The Wall (00:39:30) Mindset When it Gets Hard (00:43:00) Chicago vs Boston vs Eugene (00:47:10) This Marathon vs My First Marathon (00:50:40) How to Run Chicago +Tips (00:54:00) What Did I Change to PR? (00:55:30) Recovery Post Marathon (01:02:50) How to Run a Sub 3 Marathon (01:05:10) Balance Training with Life (01:08:00) Winter +Off-Season Training (01:10:15) Upcoming Goals (01:13:20) Conclusion