# 20: How to Run a PB Marathon

## Podcast Details

Michael and Josh use the upcoming [Barcelona marathon](/content/races/barcelona-marathon/index.html) to showcase tips and tricks to maximize your performance on race day.

We've got chat about preparation in the days before a marathon (correctly assessing fitness, gear check, pacing plan) as well as heaps on detail about how to make the most of race day (course optimization, toilet trips, breakfast, + more) - all through the lens of how [Josh](https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750) will approach his marathon this weekend.

Follow [Michael](https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191) and [Josh](https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750) on Strava.

## Podcast Transcript

## Podcast

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**33: Risk vs. Reward**\
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Sep 2, 2025](/content/podcast/risk-vs-reward/index.html)

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**32: The Sub-2:28 Challenge Heats Up**\
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Aug 26, 2025](/content/podcast/sub-228-challenge-heats-up/index.html)

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**31: Balancing Marathon Training with Life**\
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Aug 19, 2025](/content/podcast/balancing-marathon-training-with-life/index.html)

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**30: Why Training Zones Suck**\
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Aug 14, 2025](/content/podcast/why-training-zones-suck/index.html)

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**29: Back to Berlin**\
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Aug 6, 2025](/content/podcast/back-to-berlin/index.html)

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**28: Stoddy Carey**\
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May 21, 2025](/content/podcast/stoddy/index.html)