The 3 Most Effective Ways to Train In Between Marathon Training Cycles

Watch this episode on YouTube If you run a marathon every month, this episode is not for you. While that is amazing and inspirational, this episode is for those who prioritize quality over quantity. This is for runners who love the marathon more than any other distance and want to discover how to get your very best performance, no matter what your age or natural talent. And to truly train to run your personal best marathon, year after year, you shouldn’t be running one month after month. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why always training for the marathon eventually backfires, How many marathons per year is optimal, and What to train for when you are not training for a marathon This episode will give you lots of training ideas to plan your own in-between training cycle when you are not specifically training for 26.2 miles. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. And if you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team here . Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. LINKS: Luke Humphrey’s Race Equivalency Calculator I’ve created an exclusive 12-week half marathon training plan specifically for the Oktoberfest Half Marathon September 30, 2023 in Asheville, NC. It includes everything you need to run your best race including mileage, strength training, and of course, my best mental strength lessons. This race is expected to sell out and training starts July 9, so sign up today at https://oktoberfesthalfmarathon.com/ NOURIFY PLUS from PREVINEX: Simply the highest quality, best tasting plant-based protein powder you can buy. If you are ready to simplify your nutrition and optimize your fueling, you can try Nourify for 15% off the regular price with my code PR15. That’s PR15 at previnex.com . ➡️FOLLOW The Planted Runner on Instagram https://intstagram.com/theplantedrunner for more running, plant-based nutrition and mental strength tips. 📣FREE Ultimate Fueling Guide for runners: https://www.theplantedrunner.com/join 📖The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition is available here https:/theplantedrunner.com/book or wherever books are sold. ⁠📣Invest in a custom training plan for your next race. Or get a plan to keep you fit in between race. Get one created just for you at https://theplantedrunner.com/plans Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat