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15. Jeff Cunningham: Marathon/Distance running coach and the most quotable man on the internet.

June 14, 2022 Kallup and Katelynn McCoy Episode 15
15. Jeff Cunningham: Marathon/Distance running coach and the most quotable man on the internet.
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15. Jeff Cunningham: Marathon/Distance running coach and the most quotable man on the internet.
Jun 14, 2022 Episode 15
Kallup and Katelynn McCoy

Join Katelynn and I as we take a deep dive into almost every running topic imaginable with my marathon coach Jeff Cunningham. 

00:00 - 28:40: Intros, The Genesis of Jeffs running and coaching career. 

28:40- Jeff discusses some of the qualities he looks for in prospective runners. 

33:20- Pessimism vs Realism. How to make the discrepancy when setting a goal for yourself. 

35:33- Happy runners are fast runners, fast runners are successful runners. 

40:40- Why is aerobic running the most important type of running?

53:15- Speed work and its place in your training plan

1:14- Long runs

1:20- “Running can be peoples salvation”

1:26- Listener question #1- Can you share some tips on nutrition for pre and post marathon race day?

1:33- Listener question #2- Typical marathon progression from novice 4:00 to sub 3:00. How many years?

1:37:58- Listener question #3- Thoughts on low volume/high intensity marathon programs?

1:44:45- Listener question #4- Tips on running in humid and warm conditions?

1:46:50- Listener question #5- Whats the difference between programming half marathon/marathon long runs?

!:48:37- Listener question #6- Are you taking clients?

1:51:14- Listener question #7- How many times a week should you strength train during race prep?

1:52:23- Listener question #8- Is there a limit for someone that is 200lbs and already at sub 3 shape? Is 2:30 possible?

1:55:40- Jeff explains his coined phrase “consistently good over occasionally great” and it’s meaning.


Show Notes

Join Katelynn and I as we take a deep dive into almost every running topic imaginable with my marathon coach Jeff Cunningham. 

00:00 - 28:40: Intros, The Genesis of Jeffs running and coaching career. 

28:40- Jeff discusses some of the qualities he looks for in prospective runners. 

33:20- Pessimism vs Realism. How to make the discrepancy when setting a goal for yourself. 

35:33- Happy runners are fast runners, fast runners are successful runners. 

40:40- Why is aerobic running the most important type of running?

53:15- Speed work and its place in your training plan

1:14- Long runs

1:20- “Running can be peoples salvation”

1:26- Listener question #1- Can you share some tips on nutrition for pre and post marathon race day?

1:33- Listener question #2- Typical marathon progression from novice 4:00 to sub 3:00. How many years?

1:37:58- Listener question #3- Thoughts on low volume/high intensity marathon programs?

1:44:45- Listener question #4- Tips on running in humid and warm conditions?

1:46:50- Listener question #5- Whats the difference between programming half marathon/marathon long runs?

!:48:37- Listener question #6- Are you taking clients?

1:51:14- Listener question #7- How many times a week should you strength train during race prep?

1:52:23- Listener question #8- Is there a limit for someone that is 200lbs and already at sub 3 shape? Is 2:30 possible?

1:55:40- Jeff explains his coined phrase “consistently good over occasionally great” and it’s meaning.