Welcome back to Training Talk. This is Episode 2 with Matt and Max speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer. Max Frankel - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/max-frankel  Matt Fox - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox Sweat Elite Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Discussion on New Trainers 00:33 Deep Dive into Invincible 3 Trainers 01:21 Comparison with Other Shoe Models 02:10 Benefits of Modern Trainers 02:43 Personal Experience with Nike Zagamas 03:22 Transition to Training Talk 03:33 Analysis of Training and Goals 04:29 New Training Strategy Discussion 05:10 Explanation of Training Zones 06:35 Planning the Training Cycle 15:04 Importance of Effort in Training 19:38 First Week of Training Review 24:24 Understanding the Impact of Training 27:54 The Impact of Taking Time Off on Fitness 28:19 Understanding Metabolism and Fitness 28:50 The Fear of Losing Fitness 30:06 The Role of Coaching in Fitness 30:56 The Misconceptions about Fitness Training 31:34 The Importance of Rest in Fitness 32:13 The Concept of Form in Fitness 32:56 The Paradox of Rest and Fitness 34:11 The Impact of Sickness on Fitness 34:23 The Role of Confidence in Fitness 36:47 The Importance of Flexibility in Training 45:36 The Approach to LT1 Zone Training 47:59 The Importance of Not Over-Analyzing in Training 49:07 The Challenges of Self-Coaching 50:35 The Need for Short-Term Goals in Training