5 Helpful Tips Every Marathoner Needs to Know with Jarrod Zwirko

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#136 - Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jarrod Zwirko, an 8-time marathon finisher and H2GO Life run club co-founder, as he shares the game-changing strategies that transformed his racing experience. After seven marathons where he struggled to feel good at the finish line, Jarrod discovered five key principles that led to his breakthrough performance at the Newport Marathon - complete with a personal record and that elusive "good feeling" at the finish.

Whether you're training for your first marathon or looking to improve your race day experience, this episode delivers practical, tested advice from someone who learned these lessons through trial, error, and ultimate success. Jarrod's honest discussion about his journey from that painful first three-mile treadmill run to becoming a confident marathoner will resonate with runners at every level.

Topics Covered:

• Mental preparation strategies and mindset techniques for marathon success
• Training pace principles and the science behind building aerobic fitness
• Race day strategy development and goal-setting approaches
• Building confidence in your preparation and maintaining enjoyment throughout training

Today’s Guest

Jarrod Zwirko

Jarrod’s running journey began in 2020, inspired after cheering on The Hole in the Wall Gang’s New York City Marathon team. With just a single 5K under his belt and a background as a lifelong swimmer through college, running was an entirely new challenge. On January 1st, 2020, he laced up his shoes and kicked off marathon training with a slow and strenuous three miles on the treadmill.

Fast forward to today, that initial struggle has transformed into a deep passion for the sport. 8 marathons later, Jarrod is now on a mission to complete the World Marathon Major Marathons. Along the way, he sought a community of like-minded runners, which led to the creation of H2gO Life alongside Kayla.

Follow Jarrod and H2gO:

• Instagram - @jzwirks
• Instagram - @h2golife
• Website - https://www.h2go.life/

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