Pat Tiernan is an Australian athlete who recently became the 2nd fastest Australian marathon runner of all time. EPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 Introduction  02:24 Buildup for Marathon Round Two 08:13 Simplicity and Consistency in Training 10:08 The Importance of Being Honest with Training 17:19 Transitioning from Track Running to Marathon 21:14 Gradual Increase in Mileage 27:36 Monitoring Training Load and Recovery 31:29 Using Heart Rate and Sleep Data 36:44 Balancing Training Intensity and Recovery 41:29 The Role of Data in Training 47:40 Finding a Healthy Balance in Training 48:07 Hydration in Marathon Running 48:35 Hydration and Fuelling 53:20 Upcoming Races and Goals TAKEAWAYS Focus on simplicity and consistency in training to improve performance.Monitor training load and recovery using data such as heart rate and sleep data.Gradually increase mileage and listen to your body to avoid injuries.Find a healthy balance between pushing yourself and allowing for proper recovery. Proper hydration and fueling are essential for optimal performance in endurance sports.Using hydration tablets and electrolytes can help replenish fluids and maintain electrolyte balance.Simulating race day conditions during training can help prepare the body for the demands of competition.Participating in cross country races can provide valuable preparation for road races.TRANSCRIPT: https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa60a9d8/transcript.txt EPISODE LINKS: Relaxed Running Noosa Camp: https://www.relaxedrunning.com/noosacamp PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: www.relaxedrunning.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MMfLsQ...RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/relaxed-r... SOCIALS:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relaxedrunning- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relaxed_run...