Timelines for Getting Faster, Handling Slow Progress, and Other Q&As

How long would it take to get from a 4:30 marathon to a BQ times? When should you change your training paces - or your training approach in general? We answer these and other listeners' questions in this episode! Thank you to our sponsors: ✨ Tailwind : Complete sport nutrition made simple, including hydration mixes, high-carb sport drinks, endurance fuel, and recovery mixes. Use code TREADLIGHTLY20 at https://tailwindnutrition.com/TREADLIGHTLY for 20% off your first purpose. ✨Join us on Patreon.com/treadlightlyrunning or subscribe on Apple Podcasts starting in December, when we’ll be releasing special subscriber-only content! In this episode, you will learn: ✅ Are BQ marathons possible for anyone? ✅ How do you know you need to progress your training? ✅ How should you adjust training paces throughout a training cycle? ✅ Understanding mid-run cravings ✅ Advice for a first time back of the pack marathoner ✅ When should you visit physical therapy vs self-treat References 🔬 PMID: 37115611 Let’s stay connected: ➡️ Tread Lightly Running Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treadlightlyrunning/ ➡️ Laura Norris Running on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauranorrisrunning/ ➡️ Subscribe for weekly evidence-based newsletters, straight to your inbox, on https://lauranorrisrunning.substack.com/ ➡️ Run to the Finish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtothefinish/?hl=en ➡️ Thousands of running gear reviews and training guides: https://runtothefinish.com/