110: How to Train for Your First Marathon With Jeff Cunningham
<p>In this episode, I'm bringing back a crowd favorite, Jeff Cunningham, to discuss essential strategies for training for your first marathon. We cover the importance of easy miles, weekly speed workouts, and structured long runs. Jeff shares his philosophy on the 80/20 rule for easy versus hard runs to maximize adaptations and avoid fatigue. The discussion also covers the significant role of nutrition and hydration in performance and recovery. </p><p><br></p><p>Jeff and I emphasize the importance of fueling properly before, during, and after workouts, and relay personal experiences to illustrate the benefits of structured training and proper nutrition. This is not for first timers only, this conversation is filled with practical advice and inspiration for both novice and seasoned runners.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 The Reality of Marathon Training</p><p>01:44 How to Train for Your First Marathon</p><p>06:31 The Importance of Easy Days and Recovery</p><p>15:10 The Austin Marathon Experience</p><p>22:29 Making the Commitment to Run a Marathon</p><p>48:41 Building Fitness and Loving Running</p><p>50:56 The Reality of Marathon Prep</p><p>01:01:07 The Importance of Easy Miles</p><p>01:16:48 Incorporating Speed Workouts</p><p>01:27:48 The Role of Nutrition in Training</p><p>01:31:31 Fueling for Performance</p><p>01:37:36 Balancing Diet and Training</p><p><br></p><p>Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE</p><p><a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL</a></p><p><br></p><p>Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.</p><p><a href="https://www.batcitytc.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.batcitytc.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>MENTIONS:</p><p>The Nothing that Is: A Natural History of Zero</p><p><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickbarepodcast/episodes/110-How-to-Train-for-Your-First-Marathon-With-Jeff-Cunningham-e2vhhp7" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-that-Natural-History-Zero/dp/0195142373</a></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW:</p><p>IG: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickbarepodcast/episodes/instagram.com/nickbarefitness/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/nickbarefitness/</a></p><p>YT: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickbarepodcast/episodes/youtube.com/@nickbarefitness" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@nickbarefitness</a></p><p><br></p><p>JEFF CUNNINGHAM:</p><p>IG: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickbarepodcast/episodes/instagram.com/@jdcunningham97/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/@jdcunningham97/</a></p><p>BAT CITY: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickbarepodcast/episodes/instagram.com/@batcitytrackclub/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/@batcitytrackclub/</a></p>