{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"How to Run the Perfect Race with Matt Fitzgerald","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3786,"description":"Today’s topic focuses on how to run the perfect race with special guest, Matt Fitzgerald.\n\nMatt Fitzgerald, a renowned author of multiple running books, including \"80/20 Running,\" \"Racing Weight,\" \"How Bad Do You Want It?\", and \"The Endurance Diet,\" joins the show. Matt discusses his latest book, \"How to Run the Perfect Race: Better Racing through Better Pacing,\" diving into training strategies, race day execution, and the broader philosophy of running.\n\nThe discussion covers the importance of pacing, the challenges of executing a perfect race, and the psychological and physical aspects involved. Matt offers advice on calculating race finish times, preparing for race day, and how training runs can help predict race performance.\n\nSpecific Workouts and Pacing Strategy:\nThe importance of specific workouts and the role of easy runs in overall training are explored, along with strategies for effective race day pacing.\nOvercoming Common Mistakes:\nCommon mistakes runners make in pacing and how to avoid them are discussed, emphasizing the significance of experience and learning from each race.\nPsychological Aspects of Pacing:\nThe conversation delves into the psychological traits that contribute to successful pacing, including body awareness, judgment, and toughness.\nUsing Technology in Training:\nThe role of technology and devices in training and racing is examined, highlighting the need to balance gadgets with body awareness.\nHandling Hilly Marathons:\nMatt shares strategies for pacing and energy distribution in hilly marathons and how to tailor pacing strategy to individual strengths and weaknesses.\nTraining at Race Pace:\nThe importance and frequency of training at race pace are discussed, emphasizing how specific paces can improve race day performance.\nThe Role of Experience:\nThe role of experience in achieving a perfect race is highlighted, encouraging runners to learn from each race to improve future performances.\n\nResources Mentioned:\nMatt Fitzgerald on Instagram...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}