Listen guys, when coach says he has some important things he wants to address, you hit record.Coach collected GPS data from over 100 Boston Marathon runners to settle the "course was long" debate once and for all — then he breaks down fartlek execution, why missing a workout doesn't ruin your race, and why trying to optimize everything might be the thing that's actually holding you back.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro:1:17 GPS vs. Race Time2:55 How Race Courses Are Officially Measured9:08 The Boston Marathon Data Study11:33 What Extra Distance Costs You in Real Time18:13 What Is a Fartlek?20:48 The GPS Anxiety Problem24:19 The Highway Analogy27:04 Skipped Workouts, Bad Workouts & the Rule of Thirds38:08 Bandwidth Management46:54 MailbagBecome a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠FOLLOW:IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcastYT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcastJEFF CUNNINGHAM:IG: @jdcunningham97BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclubThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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