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    Klecker vs Mantz vs Young vs Pearson - Houston Half Marathon This Weekend | Training Talk Jan 15

    Klecker vs Mantz vs Young vs Pearson - Houston Half Marathon This Weekend | Training Talk Jan 15

    January 15, 2025
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    Matt & Luke discuss their preparation for the upcoming Houston Half Marathon and Marathon. They talk about training progress, strategies, mindset, tapering, and fueling techniques. They delve into a recent podcast with Ryan Hall for insights on maintaining a positive mindset and discuss key competitors in the race such as Conner Mantz, Joe Klecker, Clayton Young and Morgan Pearson. The pair also highlight the challenges posed by race conditions, such as wind, and share predictions for potential outcomes. Finally, they outline their diets and fueling plans for race day and highlight the importance of post-race recovery in their ongoing marathon endeavors.

    Topics:
    00:00 Welcome to Houston: Pre-Race Excitement
    00:22 Ryan Hall's Podcast Insights
    02:47 American Record Challenge: Houston Half Marathon
    05:19 Analyzing the Competitors
    07:45 Race Day Strategy and Predictions
    14:57 Course Conditions and Wind Analysis
    17:43 Pre-Race Advice and Preparation
    25:18 Fueling Strategies for the Half Marathon
    27:50 Marathon Plans and Adjustments
    30:06 Reviewing Last Year's Results
    31:01 Race Strategy and Pacing
    32:07 Carb Restriction and Loading
    33:32 Diet and Food Choices
    38:52 Race Day Nutrition Plan
    44:04 Post-Race Recovery and Future Plans
    48:25 Conclusion and Shareholders Club
     

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    Joe Klecker
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    Conner Mantz
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    Clayton Young