#073: Paul Stafford - Marathon Training 101: A Guide to Run Faster

Paul Stafford is a running coach and former D1 NCAA Track & Field and Cross Country runner. He holds personal bests of 4:14 in the Mile and 13:56 in the 5K. He is also the founder of Blue Collar Endurance Training.In this episode, we give you a complete guide on how to crush your next marathon and achieve your next personal best. From how to set up a training block, to a weekly breakdown of workouts, different types of efforts to train, how to taper, how to fuel and carb load, how to incorporate strength training, mindset and strategies for race day and so much more. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-miller80SPONSORS:STEP Sports Japan: https://step-japan.jp- Switchback Electrolytes: ⁠https://bit.ly/47Kyiyc - 2Before Endurance Powder: ⁠⁠https://2before.com/jeremy-podcast ⁠Save $10 with code JMILLERFOLLOW PAUL:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulstafford27/- Coaching: https://bluecollaret.com/FOLLOW JEREMY:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymille.r/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremy.miller- Website: https://www.jeremymiller.io/Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Step Sports [AD]00:01:45 Switchback [AD]00:03:30 2Before [AD]00:05:00 Focus on Effort over Pace + Paul's Background00:13:00 "Easy" Effort + Strides00:20:00 "Aerobic" Effort00:27:00 "Threshold" Effort00:36:00 Focus on the Basics First00:40:00 Strength Training for Runners00:53:00 Recovery Tips00:56:00 Should You Run Fasted?01:01:00 Are Shoes Causing You Injuries?01:06:00 How to Taper for a Race01:11:00 How to Carb Load01:15:00 How to Fuel for a Marathon01:18:00 How to Pace a Marathon01:20:00 Why Marathons are so Great01:25:00 Blue Collar Endurance Training