IMO #27 - Dealing With A DNF Marathon - Osaka Marathon, Sub 60min Workouts Of The Week, Marathon A Month & Much More

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In episode 27 of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt recounts his recent Osaka Marathon experience and the challenges that led to his dropout at 22.8km. Speaking from the mountains of Japan, Matt discusses factors such as jet lag, asthma issues, and personal stressors that impacted his performance. He shares insights on effective workouts that can be completed in under an hour, addresses questions about training and recovery, and offers updates on his future marathon plans. Matt also discusses collaborations, addresses past controversies, and provides advice for runners dealing with similar issues.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction and Current Location
01:04 Reflecting on the Osaka Marathon DNF
23:54 Future Marathon Plans
34:39 Answering Listener Questions: Asthma, RED-S
46:37 Workouts of the Week
50:21 Rapid Fire Q&A From Instagram
59:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Workouts of the week - best bang for buck - 50min or less

5/10k: 10min LT. 10x1min hard/1min off

Half Marathon: 8x1k @ LT2 (30sec)

Marathon: 15min prog warm up, 30min LT1 with optional 3 30sec stops, 10min cool down