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    Marathon Handbook Podcast

    Marathon Handbook Podcast

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    Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the best new gear, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running! Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Inquiries: podcast@marathonhandbook.com

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    How to Set Long-Term Running Goals (And Actually Achieve Them)

    How to Set Long-Term Running Goals (And Actually Achieve Them)

    June 25, 2026
    1h 11m

    How do you plan a running goal that's 2, 3, or even 5 years away and stay motivated long enough to hit it? This week, Michael Doyle and Katelyn Tocci answer listener questions on long-term goal setting for distance runners: the right mindset, how to structure your training years, and when to make the jump from half marathons to the full.0:00 Intro — Alex's Wedding Month & What's Coming8:23 This Week's Topic: Long-Term Goal Setting9:22 Sponsor: Lagoon Sleep Pillows11:13 How to Submit Your Questions12:35 Q1: Eric's Sub-2:58:50 Marathon Goal (Stockholm)31:33 Q2: Connor's 5-Year Great South Run Plan (Portsmouth)47:42 Q3: Megan's 3:45 Marathon Training Plan (Florida)58:32 Q4: George's Path From Half to Full Marathon (Denver)1:07:18 Outro, YouTube & Run Club UpdatesLagoon pillows help us sleep better, so we run better. Want to try? You can save 15% with code MARATHON. Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/marathonhandbook and take the 2-minute sleep quiz to find your match.Email: ⁠podcast@marathonhandbook.com⁠Join RunClub, sign up for our Newsletter, or Send Us a Voice Note: marathonhandbook.com

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