Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Coach Morgon and Duane reflect on the training journey and wrap up the podcast series   Links Mentioned In This Episode   Behind the Mission Podcast   Coach Morgon’s Books   Duane France’s Books   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should hav ..read more

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover the results of the 2023 Denver Colfax Marathon, how the experience was, and looking to the future   Links Mentioned In This Episode   2023 Colfax Marathon Effort on Strava   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental h ..read more

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 18, Final Race Preparation, the taper week, and reflections on the journey so far   · Week Eighteen of Nineteen: 32 total miles Mon: Day Off / Recovery Tue: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Wed: 6 Mile Negative Split Run Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 6 Mile @ easy pace Sat: 14 Miles @ Race Pace Sun: 3 Miles @ easy pace Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers ..read more

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 17, planning and conducting a good long run, and planning for the taper in the last several weeks before the race.     ·      Week Seventeen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: Day Off / Recovery Wed: Plyometrics Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 1  Mile @ easy pace (Shakeout run before event) Sat: Take 5 in the Garden – 5 Mile Race Sun: 20 Miles @ easy pace (AM), 4 Miles @ easy pace (PM) Links Mentioned In This Episode   Take 5 in the Garden &nbs ..read more

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 16, the need to change our hydration and nutrition strategy based on changing conditions, and planning for upcoming long runs.   ·      Week Sixteen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Wed: Day Off / Recovery Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 8 Miles @ easy pace Sat: 18 Miles @ 10:30 pace Sun: 8 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Colfax Marathon Race Course Overview   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund: &nb ..read more

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 15, how training for a marathon changes the body and overall fitness, and talk about the future, both the weeks ahead and what’s next after the marathon   ·      Week Fifteen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Tue: 8 Miles @ easy pace Wed: Day Off / Recovery  Thu: 8 Miles @ easy pace Fri: Day Off / Recovery Sat: 18 Miles @ easy pace Sun: 3 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Snowy 18 Mile run on Strava (with pictures)   Char ..read more

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 14, gaining knowledge and developing experience, and the benefits of proper nutrition and hydration related to their impact on mindset and mental resilience     ·      Week Fourteen of Nineteen: 35 total miles Mon: Day Off / Recovery (Travel) Tue: 8 Miles @ easy pace Wed: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Thu: Day Off / Recovery (Travel) Fri: Day Off / Recovery Sat: 8 Miles @ easy pace Sun: 16 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Dear Coach: Is It Okay to Walk i ..read more

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we feature a conversation with the Denver Colfax Marathon Race Director, Creigh Kelly, as he talks about his career in the sport, the origins of the race, and his advice for first time marathoners  Week Twelve of Nineteen: 42 total miles Mon: Day Off / Travel Tue: 6 Miles @ easy pace Wed: 6 Miles @ progressive pace (negative split)  Thu: 8 Miles @ easy pace Fri: Day Off / Travel Sat: 14 Miles @ goal pace Sun: 8 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Denver Colfax Marathon Website &nb ..read more

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we review the 11th week of the 19 week training plan, talk about training during adverse conditions and building the expereince necessary for mental resilience   ·      Week Eleven of Nineteen: 38 total miles Mon: 4 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 3 Miles @ easy pace Wed: 8 Miles @ easy pace  Thu: Day Off / Self Care Fri: 3 Miles @ easy pace Sat: 12 Miles @ easy pace Sun: 12 Miles @ easy pace   ·      Training during adverse conditions  ·      Building ment ..read more

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