Marathon Journal (Letty Lundquist, Ryan Lundquist)
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Are you a runner looking for a new source of inspiration and motivation? Our weekly podcast brings experts in the running community straight to you, covering everything from training and nutrition to race recaps and reviews, and even mental training. We're more than just a podcast - we're a community. Our Facebook group, SpeedStriders, is a place for runners to connect, share their stories, and support each other on their running journeys. Our goal is to motivate and inspire runners of all levels, and to build a strong and supportive community of like-minded individuals. Join us!
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Leti and Ryan connect marathon training data, fueling and lived running experience to decisions runners can use.
Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal turns marathon preparation into a working conversation between Leti and Ryan, with solo explainers and guest interviews widening the format.
The downhill was free; your quads and the Garmin data disagree.
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A busy, grounded camp recap that makes the week feel lived-in.
Episode 304 moves through the Kenya camp with a steady sense of place and purpose, keeping the itinerary clear as it passes through Transcend Talent Academy, other local schools, home visits, seminars, a chapati class, a waterfall hike, and strength training.
A candid marathon news check-in that makes entry politics and charity access feel concrete.
Episode 305 reads as a measured marathon news check-in, with the focus kept on qualifying, entry politics, and the question of who gets to belong in these races.
A practical take on where AI can help with nutrition planning and where it still needs human judgment.
Episode 306 of the Marathon Running Podcast keeps AI and nutrition on practical ground. Leti compares AI coaching with human coaches, pushes back on rigid meal plans that most people do not follow perfectly, and treats AI as a planning aid rather than a substitute for judgment.
An endurance profile that pairs big feats with usable advice.
Dean Karnazes reads as an ultra runner whose reputation rests on extremes, and the scale of those feats gives the conversation real heft. Leti and Ryan keep the pace brisk, so the discussion stays grounded in more than admiration, moving from authenticity and patience to the…
Anna Martin interviews writers and couples about the real stories behind Modern Love essays.
Knox and Jamie turn celebrity gossip, film deep dives, and streaming news into weekly comedy.
Two hosts revisit one film, show, or book a week, plus long personal tangents.
A Brazilian journalist spends years reinvestigating unsolved child disappearances in Paraná.
Cris Bartz and Juva Lauer alternate debate and interview episodes on Brazilian social issues.
Robert Wright interviews specialists on Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Taiwan, and open-source AI.
This episode segment introduces a discussion on building a durable running base with Coach Erica White, focusing on endurance and New Year's resolutions for runners.
The hosts discuss marathon training limits and upcoming Kenya trip, introducing a performance coach for insights.
This episode segment introduces a discussion with a performance coach about a study on how strength training helps prevent late-race collapse in marathon running.
This episode segment introduces seven science-backed strategies to improve marathon running speed, based on research studies and prompted by a listener's question.
This episode segment discusses the differences between polarization and pyramid training models for marathon running, featuring expert insights on their applications and benefits.
This episode segment introduces coach Chris Knighton discussing how tune-up races are crucial for achieving a personal record in marathon running.
This episode segment introduces the topic of how marathon runners can reduce excess body fat while maintaining muscle mass, with the hosts discussing their podcast history and inviting listener topic suggestions.
This episode segment introduces an interview with elite runner Kira D'Amato, focusing on her training methods, fatigue management, and strategies for longevity in running, while skipping her origin story to delve into her current practices and insights.
The hosts review 2025 in running, highlighting Jakob Kiplimo's half marathon world record and Chicago marathon win.
This episode segment introduces a discussion on demystifying running shoe foams like PEBA, EVA, and TPU, featuring an interview with Luca Ticconi from Saucony to explain these materials using simple analogies.
The hosts introduce the podcast and discuss their running news website, marathonjournal.com, before transitioning to the topic of running in Kenya.
The host discusses insights from two running conferences, focusing on upcoming trends for 2026, including new brands entering the U.S.
This episode segment discusses mental toughness for runners by addressing how to silence the inner critic, with hosts Leti and Ryan sharing personal anecdotes about holiday runs and introversion.
This episode discusses how uncoached solo runners can effectively use online marathon training plans, addressing common challenges like work-life balance and plan rigidity.
Dean Karnazes shares his journey from a corporate job to becoming an ultra-running legend, including his spontaneous 30-mile drunk run, designing the first trail shoe with North Face, and his current work promoting sports tourism in Greece.
This episode debunks the myth that running is bad for your knees, featuring hosts Leti and Ryan, with Ryan providing expert insights as a musculoskeletal radiologist who has worked with Olympic and professional athletes.
This episode introduces a discussion on managing post-marathon blues and off-season running challenges, featuring an interview with a run coach, while also announcing the host's new running news platform.
Leti flies solo for a quick spring-break intro and then gets into AI and nutrition for runners.
Leti and Ryan recap the Kenya camp.
Leti goes solo.
Leti and Ryan rank four runner questions identified as the most Googled for 2026: knee health, hourly carbohydrate intake, shoe stack height, and heavy strength training.
Marathon Running Podcast hosts Leti and Ryan ask coach Erica Weitz how a post-race report card combines Garmin and Strava data with an athlete's feelings, fueling, and hydration.
This episode provides a comprehensive guide to the New York City Marathon, covering history, elite runners, prize money, race week events, logistics, spectator tips, and course details.
A race recap episode of the Marathon Running Podcast featuring an interview with Natasha Rogers, the top American female finisher at the Chicago Marathon.
Interview with Cape Town Marathon CEO about the marathon's bid to become a World Major.
An interview with running coach Chris Knighton about training mindset for marathon runners.
This episode discusses how to run faster through optimized training without overexertion.
A Q&A session with a running coach covering training tips and upcoming marathon events.
This episode teaches listeners how to run negative splits in marathons, with announcements about upcoming events.
This episode discusses how to run pain-free after marathon training, featuring an interview with marathon coach Erica Weitz.