301. "How Much is Too Much" - New Research Redefines Marathon Training

In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast , updates and expert insights to keepyou informed on the latest in running and competitive sports. We sit down with Arj Thiruchelvam , performance coach and founder of Performance Physique, todiscuss a groundbreaking study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine . We asked Arj to help us redefine "how much is too much" and why your smartwatch might be giving you a false sense of security regarding your training load. We tease the "30-Day Window" and why a single-session distance spike is the most dangerous move a marathoner can make. Why You Should Listen: You will learn how to scientifically audit your training month to prevent overuse injuries and why structural "load tolerance" is different from aerobic fitness. Our guest this episode: Arj Thiruchelvam — performancephysique.co.uk Connect with Us: Our website: YouTube: Instagram: Followus on Strava:

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301. "How Much is Too Much" - New Research Redefines Marathon Training is an episode from Marathon Running Podcast by We Got the Runs by Marathon Journal (Letty Lundquist, Ryan Lundquist).

This episode is 00:26:54 long.

This episode was published on Feb 16, 2026.

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