3 Tiny Mistakes That Destroyed My Marathon (And the Fix)

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What if the secret to marathon success isn't running more miles, but spending more time rehearsing the tiny details everyone ignores?

I thought I was ready for this race. I had the fitness. But a few small mistakes — like when and how I took in water, what I carried (or didn’t), and how I paced the early miles — taught me some hard truths. In this episode, I share what really trips up runners on race day—even when they’re fit and ready. It’s not always about how many miles you run or how fast your watch says you should go. Instead, it's the small stuff most people ignore that ends up deciding your finish time. If you’ve ever had a rough race despite solid training, this one will help you figure out what went wrong—and how to fix it next time.

Key Takeaways

Race-day prep matters more than fitness. Small things like water and fueling can make or break your race, even if you're in great shape.
Practice your race plan ahead of time. Don’t wait until race day to figure out how you’ll drink water or take gels—practice it during training.
You don’t need to train harder to race better. Maintaining a base and peaking smartly for a few weeks can keep you fresh and reduce burnout.

Timestamps

00:19] What You'll Learn
[02:48] I Learned What Not To Do In the Marathon
[03:51] Use This Free Training Plan To Run Your Best
[04:47] I Learned What Not To Do In the Marathon With This
[06:16] The Fix For Race Day Fails
[07:07] Marathon Hydration/Nutrition Drama Continues
[07:37] Learning From My Mistakes Mid-race

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