The Marathon Podcast

If I could go back and run my first marathon again, knowing what I know now, what would I change?

In this solo episode of The Marathon Podcast, I break down exactly how I’d approach my first marathon if I were starting from scratch today.

Along the way, I share some broader thoughts on the podcast, introduce a new recurring segment, My Training Diary, and talk through a few topics that runners constantly debate:

Coffee on race day: yes or no?

Managing runner’s knee and navigating common injuries

Learning to appreciate progress (even when it feels slow)

A Reddit thread that sparked some perspective

Why “useless” running might actually be essential

And some of my favorite YouTubers, podcasts, and creators shaping endurance culture

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The Marathon Handbook: Listen here
Life in Stride: Listen here!
Sweat Elite: Listen here!
Inspired Soles: Listen here!

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How should you actually run the Boston Marathon? From pacing the early miles to surviving the Newton Hills?In Episode 2 of The Marathon Podcast’s Boston Series, we answer your biggest Boston Marathon questions, covering course strategy, pacing, training adjustments, fueling, and race day execution. We break down what makes Boston unique, how to prepare for the downhill start, and how to avoid common mistakes that ruin race day.Whether you’re running Boston this year or planning ahead, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you run smarter and finish stronger.⬇️ Chapters, links, and partner offers below ⬇️🕒 Chapters00:00:00 — Podcast Goals & Boston Series Intro 00:02:03 — Key Workout & Coach’s Feedback 00:12:10 — Cross-Training & Downhill Prep for Boston 00:24:09 — Boston Marathon Race Day Tips 00:34:23 — Fueling & Hydration on the Course 00:44:09 — Pacing Strategy & the Newton Hills 01:03:54 — Boston Marathon Q&A 01:15:10 — What’s Next for The Marathon Podcast🎁 Partner OffersGet 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbStart your free Musicbed trial:https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick🔗 Links & Follow🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

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Odin Strømberg moved from Norway to Brooklyn in 2023 with a full-time job, a child, and no sports background. That fall, he ran his first marathon in 4:24.
Now? He’s a 2:42 marathoner.
In this episode, we talk about improving fast as an adult beginner, training seriously while balancing work and family, and the mindset shift from simply finishing to truly competing.
Odin is now chasing an even bigger goal: running all the U.S. major marathons in 2026, alongside a fundraiser you can support.
https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/odin-stroemberg

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How can runners train with more precision — without guessing pace or wasting miles?

In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Victor Smångs, Swedish distance runner and coach, breaks down the science and control behind smart endurance training. We dive into lactate testing, intensity control, and how tools like Nomio are changing the way runners understand effort, fueling, and adaptation.

Victor also shares his journey from late starter to high-level performer, his background in hockey, and what it’s been like preparing for his first marathon this year. This is a practical, performance-focused conversation for runners who want to train with more intention, better data, and fewer wasted miles.

A must-listen for marathoners and distance runners interested in aerobic development, pacing accuracy, and modern training methods.

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00:00:00 — Introducing Victor
00:06:29 — Hockey to Elite Running
00:13:37 — Style & Podcast Origins
00:21:35 — Optimization & Big Goals
00:24:34 — Lactate Monitoring Basics
00:35:18 — Lactate & Fiber Types
00:41:01 — Testing, Fueling & Nomio
00:53:34 — Auckland Marathon Debut
00:58:09 — High Mileage Base Training
01:05:04 — Aerobic Base & Runner Types

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How should runners actually fuel for performance — without food rules, under-fueling, or confusion?
In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Registered Dietitian KC Stockmon breaks down practical, evidence-based nutrition for runners, including carbs, protein, recovery, hunger cues, and why eating enough is the foundation of better training, health, and race performance.
This is a must-listen for marathoners, distance runners, and anyone struggling to balance fueling, performance, and enjoyment of food.

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00:00:00 — Introducing KC Stockmon
00:02:30 — Listener Feedback & Podcast Updates
00:05:04 — From Pre-Med to Sports Dietitian
00:10:02 — Fueling Goes Mainstream
00:13:43 — Adequacy, Balance & Flexibility
00:23:14 — Energy First, Always
00:29:11 — Performance Plate Basics
00:38:35 — Hunger Cues & Body Awareness
00:46:50 — Fueling for Metabolism & Goals
01:03:31 — Carbs, Protein & Practical Intake
01:11:56 — Water Retention & Athlete Health
01:19:31 — Recovery & Off-Day Fueling
01:25:34 — Sleep, Hydration & Trade-Offs
01:30:00 — Key Takeaways & What’s Next

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