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    Marathon Handbook Podcast

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    Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the best new gear, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running! Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Inquiries: podcast@marathonhandbook.com

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    The Mental Side of Marathon Training (How to Get Beyond Bad Runs)

    The Mental Side of Marathon Training (How to Get Beyond Bad Runs)

    September 17, 2026
    1h 36m

    This week Michael, Katelyn, and Alex tackle a stacked mailbag of listener questions covering the toughest parts of marathon training: the ones that aren't about splits and mileage. From surviving a brutal race-day side stitch to managing pre-race anxiety to figuring out whether to trust your heart rate or your gut, this episode digs into the mental side of the sport as much as the physical.

    RPE Chart:
    https://marathonhandbook.com/rate-of-perceived-exertion/

    Side Stitch Article:
    https://marathonhandbook.com/side-stitch-wont-go-away/

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