Welcome to Training Talk E8 with Matt Fox and Max Frankel 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. Pillar Performance is the sponsor of this podcast. Thanks Pillar Performance! Code: SWEAT15 - 15% off first time purchases at pillarperformance.shop, and for North Americans at https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance 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/ Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Final Public Training Talk Episode! 00:57 Max's Training Updates and Coaching Changes 02:03 Injury Updates and Recovery Strategies 03:29 Pillar Performance: A Key to Recovery 04:13 Upcoming Races and Training Strategies 07:13 Deep Dive into Marathon Training Philosophy 12:21 Exploring the Moxie Test with Keith Mueller 25:20 The Mental Game of High-Intensity Training 26:44 Exploring the Psychological Aspects of Performance 30:33 The Challenge of Zone 6 and Zone 7 Workouts 34:41 Reflecting on Past Workouts and Planning Ahead 44:17 The Strategy for Upcoming Zone 6 Session 46:02 The Philosophy of Effective Training 47:47 Looking Forward to the Boston Marathon and Beyond