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A marathon on a treadmill sounds like a joke until the weather turns, the schedule collapses, and you still need the miles. We talk through the reality of late-cycle training as Wine & Dine gets closer, including how we handle pacing when humidity spikes, why long runs should follow a speed limit instead of a “prove it” pace, and what it looks like to protect sleep while still getting the work done.
Greg shares a detailed breakdown of covering 26 miles indoors by splitting it into two half marathons, stepping off regularly, changing socks, rotating media, and leaning on community content to stay out of his own head. If you’re training for a half marathon, marathon, New York City Marathon, or a runDisney challenge, this is the kind of practical, honest talk that helps you prepare for the mental side as much as the physical side.
We also shift into runner safety as darker mornings return, with reminders about visibility, awareness at intersections, and tools like reflective vests, live tracking, and safety apps. On the race weekend side, we cover Wine & Dine after-party tickets, smart ways to use your digital gift card during the party, Disney Springs meetups and discounts, plus a spotlight race report featuring Heidi’s strong weekend at the Milwaukee Lakefront events and her big Dopey plans ahead.
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"263: Tangents, Training & Race Weekend Buzz" is an episode of Rise and Run. Runtime 1 hr 30 min. Published October 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
