{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Marathon Handbook Podcast","title":"Mailbag Madness: Boston Qualifying Plans, Tune-Up Races & Shoe Rotation Debate","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4636,"description":"In this Mailbag Madness episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci answer listener questions about training, racing, injuries, and running gear.\nSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Saysky makes incredible running gear that our team love. Use code MARATHON15 for 15% off your purchase at https://saysky.comThis episode is presented by Momentous. Use promo code MARATHON for up to 35% off your first order: https://⁠livemomentous.com\nTopics include building a long-term plan to qualify for the Boston Marathon, whether runners should race a half marathon before their goal marathon, and how hard workouts should feel during a training block.\nWe also discuss returning to running after Achilles and plantar fasciitis injuries, fueling strategies for long runs, and whether runners actually need a shoe rotation to improve performance and reduce injury risk.\nQuestions answered in this episode:\nHow should I structure a multi-year Boston qualifying plan?\nIs racing a half marathon 8 weeks before a marathon a good idea?\nHow fatigued should you feel during training?\nHow do you safely rebuild mileage after injury?\nDo runners really need multiple pairs of running shoes?\nPlus: running stories, weird animal encounters on the run, and Alex’s now-infamous runner feet.\nHave a question for the show?\nEmail podcast@marathonhandbook.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/a3NORpFIoIUQrTnE2xXScFo8HEhxH6G0foNOPSlAx7c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMWVh/ZTE1YzI3MDk3ODJm/NDFmYmIzNWRkNGM0/NDc0Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}