Description
Base Building vs Race Blocks:

Most runners think 16 weeks is enough to prepare for a marathon… it’s not.

In this episode, Matt and Georgia break down the difference between base building and race-specific training and why skipping this step is the number one reason runners plateau, get injured, or miss their goals.

They walk through how to structure your year properly, how long you should actually be building your base, and how to know when you’ve earned the right to start a race block.

Also inside:
– Why most runners sabotage their progress before training even begins
– How to structure a simple base building week (even without a coach)
– The biggest mistake athletes make with heart rate zones and Garmin data

🎧 Listener Q&A:
– How do I know when I’m ready to commit to a race?
– Are Garmin heart rate zones accurate — and how do I fix them?
– What session should I use a treadmill for (easy vs hard runs)?

00:00 Introduction and Energy Check
09:02 Base Building vs. Race Blocks
09:54 Understanding Base Building Blocks
20:06 Implementing Base Building for Runners
24:03 Planning Your Year Around Races
27:04 The Importance of Base Building
30:27 Building Discipline in Training
34:02 Volume and Consistency in Base Building
36:21 Planning Races Around Training Phases
39:06 Understanding Heart Rate Zones
44:00 Using Treadmills for Training
46:38 Running During Pregnancy
53:41 Listener Questions and Coaching Insights