My Marathon Block & Taper

In this episode, Lou takes listeners through an in-depth look at her marathon training block as she approaches race day in just two weeks. She shares insights on her training journey over the past 12 weeks, including weekly mileage increases, key workouts, and the importance of fueling strategies. Lou discusses the challenges of balancing marathon training with hyrox conditioning, emphasising the significance of strength training for injury prevention.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The marathon training block consisted of a 12-week period with a gradual increase in weekly mileage, peaking at 92…