Summary

In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Sam Toll shares his experiences preparing for and running his first marathon at the Gold Coast Marathon. He discusses the challenges faced during training, including illness and travel fatigue, and the importance of altitude training. Sam emphasizes the significance of mental preparation, nutrition, hydration, and pacing strategies on race day. He reflects on the lessons learned from his marathon experience and expresses his determination to improve in future races.

Chapters

00:00 Preparing for the Marathon Journey

02:52 Experiencing the Gold Coast Marathon

05:59 Altitude Training Insights

09:02 Navigating Illness and Travel Fatigue

11:46 Race Day Decisions and Mental Preparation

15:07 Nutrition and Hydration Strategies

18:00 The Importance of Warm-Up

20:54 Pacing Strategies and Race Dynamics

23:59 Lessons Learned from the Marathon Experience

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