Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast

Jun 01 2023
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Ever considered running a marathon, but thought that it's impossible? Curious to know what it's like to train with a coach? Join first time marathoner Duane France and experienced endurance coach Morgon Latimore, The Peoples Coach, as they work together to show that, with the right training and motivation, a marathon is not just for superhuman athletes...mere mortals can do it too!

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M3P23 - Training and Podcast Wrap-Up

Jun 01 2023 28 mins  
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 chil

M3P21 - Marathon!

May 25 2023 22 mins  
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

M3P21 - Week 18, Taper Week, and Final Race Prep

May 18 2023 21 mins  
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 milesMon: Day Off / RecoveryTue: 3 Miles @ easy pace Wed: 6 Mile Negative Split RunThu: Day Off / RecoveryFri: 6 Mile @ easy paceSat: 14 Miles @ Race PaceSun: 3 Miles @ easy pace

M3P20 - Week 17, Planning for a Good Long Run, and Planning the Taper

May 11 2023 26 mins  
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 milesMon: 3 Miles @ easy paceTue: Day Off / RecoveryWed: PlyometricsThu: Day Off / RecoveryFri: 1 Mile @ easy pace (Shakeout run before event)S

M3P19 - Week 16, Changing Strategy To Meet Conditions, and Long Run Planning

May 04 2023 29 mins  
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 milesMon: 3 Miles @ easy paceTue: 3 Miles @ easy pace Wed: Day Off / RecoveryThu: Day Off / RecoveryFri: 8 Miles @ easy paceSat: 18 Mi

M3P18 - Week 15, The Body's Response to Training, and What's Next

Apr 27 2023 21 mins  
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 milesMon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 8 Miles @ easy paceWed: Day Off / Recovery Thu: 8 Miles @ easy paceFri:

M3P17 - Week 14, Developing Experience, and Nutrition Supporting Mental Resilience

Apr 20 2023 28 mins  
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 milesMon: Day Off / Recovery (Travel)Tue: 8 Miles @ easy paceWed: 3 Miles @ easy pace Thu: Day Off / R

M3P16 - Week 13, Overcoming Doubt, and Adjusting Fueling

Apr 13 2023 31 mins  
Episode Summary: On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 13, overcoming doubt both during a training run and during training overall, and adjusting fueling to avoid breakdowns during runs · Week Thirteen of Nineteen: 42 total milesMon: 6 Miles @ easy paceTue: Interval Run: 5 min easy, 5 min at moderate pace, 3 x 3 min hard pace, rest interval 2 minutes,

M3P15 - Week 12 and Interview with Creigh Kelley, Race Director for the Denver Colfax Marathon

Apr 06 2023 32 mins  
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 milesMon: Day Off / TravelTue: 6 Miles @ easy paceWed: 6 Miles @ progressive pace

M3P14 - Week 11, Training During Adverse Conditions, and Building Mental Resilience

Mar 30 2023 31 mins  
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 milesMon: 4 Miles @ easy paceTue: 3 Miles @ easy paceWed: 8 Miles @ easy pace Thu: Day Off / Self CareFri: 3 Miles @