{"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":"309. 4 Most Googled Questions by Runners of 2026","slug":"309-4-most-googled-questions-by-runners-of-2026","published_at":"2026-04-13T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568/309-4-most-googled-questions-by-runners-of-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathonjournal/episodes/309--4-Most-Googled-Questions-by-Runners-of-2026-e3holrn","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4658341522.mp3","summary":"Is every step you take a "withdrawal" from your joint bank account? In this high-stakes episode, Letty and Ryan tackle the 4 Most Googled Questions of 2026 and burn the old rulebook to the ground. We dive into the mind-blowing MRI research that proves running doesn't thin your cartilage—it can actually make it thicker and stronger . Ryan breaks down the "Thicker Cartilage Paradox" and the "Sponge Effect" that keeps your joints oiled, while Letty discusses the 120g carb-loading revolution and her final preparations for the Boston Marathon. If you’ve been running in fear of injury or hitting the wall, this episode is your biological wake-up call. Your body isn't a machine that wears out; it’s a system that levels up. In this episode: The Hypertrophy Reveal: Why runners' knees often look healthier on an MRI than non-runners'. The 120g Carb Ceiling: the new gold standard of fueling. The 50mm Stack Height Trap: Is your "super-shoe" sabotaging your stability? Heavy Lifting for Speed: Why the strongest runners are becoming the fastest runners. Boston Updates Stop guessing. Start adapting. Get the full research links and the Boston Marathon event schedule at MarathonJournal.com .","meta_description":"Is every step you take a \"withdrawal\" from your joint bank account? In this high-stakes episode, Letty and Ryan tackle the 4 Most Googled Questi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1679,"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/309-4-most-googled-questions-by-runners-of-2026/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-548568/309-4-most-googled-questions-by-runners-of-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}