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Published Oct 4, 2021

Episode 176 | Ask Mario Anything #8

Episode 176 delves into marathon training secrets with Mario Fraioli, offering confidence-building tips and travel-friendly routines, while Chris Douglas advocates for personalized warm-up and in-race strategies to enhance performance and prevent injuries.
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  • Maximizing Finish

    Understanding how to maximize your race finish is crucial for any runner. and Carol G. discuss the importance of knowing when to unleash your final burst of energy. Carol asks how to determine if there's too much left in the tank at the end of a race 1. explains that it's highly individual, depending on the runner's experience and skills. He suggests practicing gear shifts in training to make the transition to a faster pace more automatic during a race 2.

    I love doing negative split long runs where I'll go out and back and I'll come back quicker than I went out.

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    Experimenting with different strategies can help runners find their sweet spot for a strong finish.

       

    Conserving Energy

    Conserving energy throughout a race is essential to prevent burnout and ensure a strong finish. shares insights on managing energy levels, emphasizing the importance of communication and teamwork in races like swim runs 3. He recounts an experience where he and his partner, Chipper, navigated a race by supporting each other, highlighting the power of teamwork 4.

    I think that's a really interesting point and I would recommend it. I mean, Chipper and I, we've done races like ultra races, sort of like no Man Left Behind where we're just like, hey, this is a buddy system, we're just doing it together and getting through this.

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    By working together, they were able to optimize their performance and enjoy the race experience more fully.

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