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    Houston Half Marathon & Marathon Breakdown | Training Talk Jan 20

    Houston Half Marathon & Marathon Breakdown | Training Talk Jan 20

    January 20, 2025
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    In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt and Luke recap the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon. They discuss their personal performances, training insights, and share stories from the race. Luke achieved a personal best with his half marathon, while Matt reflects on the challenges and lessons from his marathon race. They highlight the fast nature of the Houston course, discuss the conditions of the day, and give ratings for the race. They also touch upon trends in training, the impact of tapering, and the importance of pacing. The episode concludes with an invitation to join their Shareholders Club for more exclusive content and training discussions.

    Topics:
    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
    00:54 Houston Marathon Highlights
    02:22 Connor Mantz Record-Breaking Performance
    06:41 Connor Mantz Training Insights and Strategies
    14:02 Luke - Race Day Experiences
    29:06 Luke - Post-Race Reflections
    30:07 Rating the Houston Half Marathon Course
    31:50 Weini Kelati Record-Breaking Performance
    33:51 Matt - Race Day Experiences
    46:24 Evo Shoe Review and Wrap-Up

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