A bumper episode before the big race - Dan & Owain talk through Dan's week of training. Dan's been in the lab for his pre-marathon lab test, with promising results.

They then talk through the marathon itself; fueling, kit, shoes, pacing; haircuts.

Let us know how you think Dan will get on!

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2 weeks to go, the hay is in the barn, the work is banked. Dan & Owain talk through the last "big" week of training before Valencia marathon.

Dan travels up north for a wedding, but before that runs one last big treadmill session, with some final shoe testing.

Dan's session planning is also discussed in a listener question.

If you have any questions for Dan before the big day in Valencia, drop them in the form below for next week's final episode before the marathon!

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A big week in the books for Dan, with two sessions and a long run.

Dan & Owain break down the sessions, and take a deep dive into some shoe testing numbers as Dan decides on his shoes for the big dance in Valencia.

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Dan & Owain are back to discuss Dan's training with 4 weeks to go until the Valencia Marathon!

Dan's week began on a high note, before coming down with a cold. Dan logged a fast long run beforehand, which is broken down, along with a few listener questions!

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A big week in the books for Dan, and a big episode to break it down!

Dan & Owain discuss the sessions, as well as Dan's carbs & bicarb use during the sessions - and his thinking for using them during the marathon itself. A longer episode than normal, but a lot of information to cover!

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Dan & Owain are back again to dissect Dan's training - but begin with an exciting announcement about the podcast!

With 6 weeks to go until Valencia marathon, Dan returns to a fairly normal training week! Using lab data to guide his return to sessions, they go through Dan's aborted session, followed by a quality session later in the week.

They also discuss fitting training around Dan's hectic schedule, and the impact that possible changes to the Commonwealth Games has on Dan - a runner that sits on the cusp of qualifying!

The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - https://www.soarrunning.com/

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