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Marathon training tips from an Olympic Trails Qualifier - Crystal Bacon

Marathon training tips from an Olympic Trails Qualifier - Crystal Bacon

RMR Training Podcast · Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, Ryan Kent

November 26, 20191h 15m

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Show Notes

Crystal Bacon is a high-level distance runner and a collegiate distance coach who has a ton of experience racing and coaching. 

In recent years Crystal has had one big goal in mind - to qualify for the Olympic Trials in the marathon. 

She has had success at many race distance, but the marathon proved to be a unique challenge. But with some thoughtful training, recovery, and nutrition practices, Crystal was able to overcome some setbacks to accomplish her main goal.


In this episode, we talk about, 

  • Nutrition practices to take your results to the next level.
  • How to reevaluate your goals to take your training to the next level.
  • Mental strategies to overcome setbacks.
  • Things that collegiate athletes do that you can implement into your training. 

Follow Crystal in IG @cmb9725 and her team @UCTFXC


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