{"podcast":{"title":"Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal","slug":"marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568","podcast_index_feed_id":548568,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/22c03678/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.marathonjournal.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/5730222/5730222-1766855725498-d89e19d5cf5b9.jpg","author":"Marathon Journal (Letty Lundquist, Ryan Lundquist)","episode_count":331,"summary":"Are you a runner looking for a new source of inspiration and motivation? Our weekly podcast brings experts in the running community straight to you, covering everything from training and nutrition to race recaps and reviews, and even mental training. We're more than just a podcast - we're a community. Our Facebook group, SpeedStriders, is a place for runners to connect, share their stories, and support each other on their running journeys. Our goal is to motivate and inspire runners of all levels, and to build a strong and supportive community of like-minded individuals. Join us!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568"},"episode":{"title":"301. \"How Much is Too Much\" - New Research Redefines Marathon Training","slug":"301-how-much-is-too-much-new-research-redefines-marathon-training","published_at":"2026-02-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568/301-how-much-is-too-much-new-research-redefines-marathon-training","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathonjournal/episodes/301--How-Much-is-Too-Much---New-Research-Redefines-Marathon-Training-e3e714s","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO1026593587.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast , updates and expert insights to keepyou informed on the latest in running and competitive sports. We sit down with Arj Thiruchelvam , performance coach and founder of Performance Physique, todiscuss a groundbreaking study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine . We asked Arj to help us redefine "how much is too much" and why your smartwatch might be giving you a false sense of security regarding your training load. We tease the "30-Day Window" and why a single-session distance spike is the most dangerous move a marathoner can make. Why You Should Listen: You will learn how to scientifically audit your training month to prevent overuse injuries and why structural "load tolerance" is different from aerobic fitness. Our guest this episode: Arj Thiruchelvam — performancephysique.co.uk Connect with Us: Our website: https://www.marathonjournal.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marathonjournal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast Followus on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/30798607","meta_description":"In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast , updates and expert insights to keepyou informed on the latest in running and competitive sports. We sit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1614,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568/episodes/301-how-much-is-too-much-new-research-redefines-marathon-training/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568/301-how-much-is-too-much-new-research-redefines-marathon-training.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}