IMO #22 - Is the Evo 1 a waste of money? When to introduce 18mi+ runs in a marathon block? Workouts of the week. Difficult brands and more.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr
Episode description
EBoulder Experience (April 2025): https://www.thegloberunners.com/boulder-running-experience-april2025/
Check out Globe Runners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloberunners/
Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
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Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
In this episode of 'In My Opinion,' Matt from Sweat Elite provides a recap of his recent Houston Marathon experience, including a detailed discussion about his preparation, race day conditions, and performance. He answers audience questions on various topics such as the introduction of long runs, challenging brand collaborations, and insights into new gear like the Coros watch and Adidas Evo Pro shoes. Additionally, Matt talks about his approach to marathon training, rapid-fire Q&A from his Instagram followers, and shares his future race plans, including the upcoming Osaka Marathon.
Topics
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
04:39 Shoe Reviews and Recommendations
10:38 Marathon Training Insights
23:05 Upcoming Plans and Events
30:24 VO2 Maximum Threshold Training
30:52 Challenges with Brand Sponsorships
31:20 Difficulties with Top for Running
36:43 Effective Race Taper Workouts
39:32 Advice for Marathon Improvement
43:46 Insights on Jake Robinson's Performance
45:49 Rapid Fire Q&A
59:08 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Plans
Workouts of the week- Race Week Tune Up Workouts:
5/10k: 1600m @ LT2 (2min rest) 4x400m @ 5k (1min rest) 1600m @ lT2 (2min rest) 5x100m fast (walk back)
HM: 4k (2.5mi) @ LT2 (2min rest) 3x800m @ 10k (1min rest) 1mi @ LT1 (2min rest) 5x100m fast (walk back)
M: 5k easy, 3 x 3k @ M (1k recovery), 2k easy
Check out Globe Runners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloberunners/
Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/
Contact: [email protected]
Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
In this episode of 'In My Opinion,' Matt from Sweat Elite provides a recap of his recent Houston Marathon experience, including a detailed discussion about his preparation, race day conditions, and performance. He answers audience questions on various topics such as the introduction of long runs, challenging brand collaborations, and insights into new gear like the Coros watch and Adidas Evo Pro shoes. Additionally, Matt talks about his approach to marathon training, rapid-fire Q&A from his Instagram followers, and shares his future race plans, including the upcoming Osaka Marathon.
Topics
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
04:39 Shoe Reviews and Recommendations
10:38 Marathon Training Insights
23:05 Upcoming Plans and Events
30:24 VO2 Maximum Threshold Training
30:52 Challenges with Brand Sponsorships
31:20 Difficulties with Top for Running
36:43 Effective Race Taper Workouts
39:32 Advice for Marathon Improvement
43:46 Insights on Jake Robinson's Performance
45:49 Rapid Fire Q&A
59:08 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Plans
Workouts of the week- Race Week Tune Up Workouts:
5/10k: 1600m @ LT2 (2min rest) 4x400m @ 5k (1min rest) 1600m @ lT2 (2min rest) 5x100m fast (walk back)
HM: 4k (2.5mi) @ LT2 (2min rest) 3x800m @ 10k (1min rest) 1mi @ LT1 (2min rest) 5x100m fast (walk back)
M: 5k easy, 3 x 3k @ M (1k recovery), 2k easy