Marathon Handbook Podcast

Editor Michael Doyle is joined by Marathon Handbook's resident coach Katelyn Tocci to break down everything you need to know about how to go about setting goals for the marathon. They discuss: Setting Marathon GoalsUnderstanding SMART GoalsWhat is the “SMART” criteria for goal setting?How can applying SMART goals enhance your marathon training?2. Process-Based vs. Outcome-Based GoalsDifferences between process-based and outcome-based goals.Marathon-specific examples to illustrate each type of goal.3. The Role of A, B, and C GoalsWhat are A, B, and C goals in marathon training?How to prioritize and set these goals effectively.4. Tailoring Goals to Your Fitness Level and Personal CircumstancesSteps to set realistic and achievable marathon goals based on your current fitness level.How to adapt your goals to fit personal factors and training constraints.5. Overcoming Obstacles and Maintaining MotivationCommon challenges in marathon training and how to tackle them.Proven strategies to stay motivated and committed throughout your training journey.Show Notes:Andrew Huberman's "The Science of Setting and Achieving Goals" episode on the Huberman Lab podcast:https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/the-science-of-setting-and-achieving-goalsThe paper on the "85% Rule":https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12552-4Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleWatch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

Show Notes

Editor Michael Doyle is joined by Marathon Handbook's resident coach Katelyn Tocci to break down everything you need to know about how to go about setting goals for the marathon.

They discuss:

Setting Marathon Goals

  1. Understanding SMART Goals
  • What is the “SMART” criteria for goal setting?
  • How can applying SMART goals enhance your marathon training?

2. Process-Based vs. Outcome-Based Goals

  • Differences between process-based and outcome-based goals.
  • Marathon-specific examples to illustrate each type of goal.

3. The Role of A, B, and C Goals

  • What are A, B, and C goals in marathon training?
  • How to prioritize and set these goals effectively.

4. Tailoring Goals to Your Fitness Level and Personal Circumstances

  • Steps to set realistic and achievable marathon goals based on your current fitness level.
  • How to adapt your goals to fit personal factors and training constraints.

5. Overcoming Obstacles and Maintaining Motivation

  • Common challenges in marathon training and how to tackle them.
  • Proven strategies to stay motivated and committed throughout your training journey.

Show Notes:

Andrew Huberman's "The Science of Setting and Achieving Goals" episode on the Huberman Lab podcast:
https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/the-science-of-setting-and-achieving-goals

The paper on the "85% Rule":
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12552-4

Our free marathon training plans:
https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle

Watch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44

Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/

Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook
Follow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbook
Like us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbook
Follow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

What is Marathon Handbook Podcast?

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