How to Balance Easy Miles & Threshold Training

In this episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci dig into a stacked listener mailbag covering threshold training vs. easy miles, whether soccer is wrecking a marathon build, the run-walk method debate, how many races is too many, when it's time to hire a coach, and the best shoes for ultrarunning. Also, an exclusive first look at Ultra's brand new Ultra Vanish Carbon 3. Plus, stories from their trip to the Sydney Marathon, including a surprise run-in with Olympic gold medalist Vivian Cheruiyot.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Sydney Recap & Tim Tam Slam Talk
15:34 Sponsor: Lagoon Sleep
17:15 Back From Break: How to Submit Your Questions
19:35 Q1: Is Your Easy Pace Too Slow (or Too Fast)?
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29:19 Q2: Should You Quit Soccer for Marathon Training?
43:24 Join the Marathon Handbook Run Club
46:46 Q3: Is the Run-Walk Method Still Running?
57:06 Q4: How Many Races Is Too Many?
1:10:58 Q5: When Should You Hire a Running Coach?
1:20:53 Q6: Best Shoes for Ultra Running (New Shoe Reveal!)
1:31:30 Outro: Chicago & New York Meetups

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