Marathons, Super Shoes, and Post-Race Life - Boston Marathoners Round Table #176

A Runner’s Life

Join us for an in-depth discussion on marathons, world records, super shoes and life after the race! In this episode of the podcast, Rob and Marcus dissect their recent Berlin Marathon experience, and bring you an unfiltered debrief of the race. Then, we've got a Chicago Marathon recap from Corey and hear about Phil's story of running a remarkable 2:48 time after completely downplaying his training, it is a testament to his experience as a runner. We dive into the world of marathon records, with a focus on Tigst Assefa and Kelvin Kiptum's recent achievements. Plus, we tackle discuss super shoes. Do they truly make a difference for amateur runners, or is it all hype? And when the marathon is over, how do you manage life post-race? We explore the strategies and routines everyone adopts to ease into the daily routine. What counts as maintenance miles in the off-season? Find out as we break it all down. Join us for an engaging conversation on the marathon experience, records, and everything in between.