Sub-3 Marathon Secrets, Boston Qualifying, No Booze? | Winter 2026 Mailbag

Описание: Can you really go sub-3 after missing it by seconds? What is marathon pace, anyway? And do mid-pack runners actually need super shoes?

In this Winter 2026 Mailbag episode, Michael, Alex, and Katelyn answer listener questions from around the world — covering everything from Boston Marathon qualification and sub-3 attempts to shoe selection, injury setbacks, training in extreme heat, and race-day clothing.

00:00 Intro – Winter 2026 Mailbag
01:25 Katelyn's 10-miler
02:15 Priming the mailbag!
14:10 Missed Sub-3 Hr Marathon by 3 Seconds!
24:00 Can I Run Sub 3-Hrs at Boston?
35:30 Injury Setbacks & Losing Running as Part of Your Identity
47:15 Fine Tuning Marathon Pacing
53:20 What Actually Is 'Marathon Pace'?
01:01:00 Supershoes for midpack runners?
01:06:20 Dressing For Cold Marathon
01:13:00 Can I Run A Spring Marathon?
01:21:40 No Alcohol Marathon Training?

Interview with Pete Pfitzinger, co-author of Advanced Marathoning:
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