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How to Run the Perfect Race: Interview with Matt Fitzgerald

How to Run the Perfect Race: Interview with Matt Fitzgerald

Marathon Training Academy

March 1, 202549m 6s

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Show Notes


In this episode we speak with Matt Fitzgerald author of the book ‘How to Run the Perfect Race -Better Racing Through Better Pacing’. Matt will explain why many runners struggle with pacing in the marathon. We also take a look at the concept of “Work Rate”; and the central governor theory of fatigue versus Brehm’s motivational intensity theory.

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Book: How to Run the Perfect Race -Better Racing Through Better Pacing

Matt Fitzgerald is a coach, nutritionist, and author of books on endurance sports including Pain & Performance, 80/20 Running, How Bad do you Want it and his most recent book “How to Run the Perfect Race- Better Racing Through Better Pacing.” He is cofounder of 80/20 Endurance and a lifelong endurance athlete.