# 289. Philadelphia Marathon Recap: What Went Wrong and What I Nailed to Get Stronger for My Next Race Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889/289-philadelphia-marathon-recap-what-went-wrong-and-what-i-nailed-to-get-stronger-for-my-next-race Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889/289-philadelphia-marathon-recap-what-went-wrong-and-what-i-nailed-to-get-stronger-for-my-next-race.md Podcast: [Healthy Runner Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889) Published: 2025-12-04T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://healthyrunner.libsyn.com/289-philadelphia-marathon-recap-what-went-wrong-and-what-i-nailed-to-get-stronger-for-my-next-race Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthyrunner/Episode_289_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1860659 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889/episodes/289-philadelphia-marathon-recap-what-went-wrong-and-what-i-nailed-to-get-stronger-for-my-next-race Duration seconds: 4256 ## Resource Join the waitlist for Healthy Runner Academy Here! If you have ever trained perfectly… only to fall short of your goal on race day… this episode is for you. I am breaking down my Philadelphia Marathon, the lessons that cost me a PR and the wins that set me up to come back even stronger. Inside, you will learn: • The exact moment my race slipped away • How I managed pacing, fueling, and hydration with zero cramps (until I didn't) • The elevation traps most runners underestimate in Philly • Why "middle mile mindset" can make or break your race • What I will do differently next time, so you can too Race day results are never just about fitness. mindset, strategy, focus, and adaptability all play a huge role once the marathon gets real. Whether you are shooting for a PR or simply trying to run your next marathon feeling strong, this recap gives you the real behind the scenes (not just the highlight reel). ✅ Subscribe for more marathon training tips, injury prevention, and smarter strength strategies. Grab your FREE Ultimate Marathon Training Guide to Master Your Marathon Feeling Strong! There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long! Learn them here Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast? Submit questions here Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free? The Healthy Runner Academy provides you the step-by-step system to finally stay consistent, avoid burnout, and prevent nagging injuries… all with expert coaching and a supportive community behind you! Perfect for adult runners who want to: - Stop nagging injuries - Build a resilient running body - Get faster and stronger - Enjoy pain-free, consistent training Join the waitlist today and be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) + get a specia… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889/episodes/289-philadelphia-marathon-recap-what-went-wrong-and-what-i-nailed-to-get-stronger-for-my-next-race/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889/289-philadelphia-marathon-recap-what-went-wrong-and-what-i-nailed-to-get-stronger-for-my-next-race.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.