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#Ep 26 | We Answer Your Questions! — race tips, injuries, hydration and more.

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Performance Project Media
Published
Tue 15 Jul 2025
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In this episode of Beyond the Finish Line, We answer your questions!
We deep dive into race day hydration, warm-up and cool-down hacks for busy runners, recovery after your first marathon, and how to pace a marathon — plus we tackle the controversial question: “How many marathons is too many for a beginner?”

We also take time to reflect on our journey through 26 episodes, share personal training updates, lessons learned as podcasters, and celebrate this awesome running community.

Questions we answer this week:

  • If time poor, how important is warm-up and cool-down?
  • If you had to do anything new on race day, what would it be?
  • Recovery tips after running your first marathon — what should you expect?
  • What does “stiffening up your legs” mean?
  • How much water should you consume during a marathon?
  • Is it realistic to chase a PB just 8 weeks after a marathon?
  • How do you run a marathon without a vest and manage aid stations?
  • Should you follow a specific race plan or stick with the 4-hour pacer?
  • How do you deal with shin splints?
  • How many times should you wear your race day shoes beforehand?
  • How many marathons is ideal for a beginner in one year?

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