# #140 Jonathan Green: How to save an unsuccessful marathon block

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Podcast: [The Marathon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marathon-podcast-7264818)
Published: 2026-03-31T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/422ad785
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