What can we learn from elite-level marathon workouts? A lot!

Joining us is coach Brant Stachel, a psychotherapist, author, massage therapist, and former elite triathlete. Listen to our previous conversation about how he focues on the mental side of running with pro runners here.

In this episode, Brant is sharing 4 elite marathon workouts. You'll learn:

Why these workouts are structured the way they are
How to "earn" your workouts
When to run each workout
How to scale each workout to your ability level
The physiological benefits that each session provides
Workouts vs. Long Runs vs. Long Run Workouts

If you have big marathon goals, this episode will help level up your workouts!

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4 Elite Marathon Workouts & How to Adapt Them For You (Coach Brant Stachel Returns)

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4 Elite Marathon Workouts & How to Adapt Them For You (Coach Brant Stachel Returns)