Stop Overcooking Your Marathon — With FOD Runner & Sirpoc (Norwegian Singles for Marathon)
2025-11-16
In this marathon deep-dive, Jimmy sits down with Andy Raynor (FOD Runner) and James Copeland (Sirpoc) to unpack what runners get wrong about marathon prep — from pacing and fueling to how the Norwegian Singles Approach (NSA) actually works for real-world athletes. We break down long-run structure, threshold training, fatigue management, and how to stop blowing up on race day. One of the most practical marathon conversations you’ll ever hear.
Watch the full video on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@jimmyrunsozhttps://youtu.be/zYHcctpQ2rQ
Jimmy Runs Podcast – Marathon Training, NSA & Endurance Deep Dives
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- 2025-11-18
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The Jimmy Runs Podcast dives deep into real-world marathon training, Norwegian Singles (NSA), threshold work, hybrid-athlete performance, and the science of getting faster while still balancing work, family, and life.
Hosted by James Collins (Jimmy Runs) — a hybrid athlete chasing a 2:34 marathon — the show brings together elite runners, coaches, creators, and experts for long-form conversations that cut through the noise and expose what actually works.
Expect honest, practical, no-BS discussions on:
Marathon training structure (singles vs doubles)
Threshold running & lactate control
Long-run strategy for busy runners
Load management, fatigue, and sustainability
Fueling, hydration, and before-race execution
Running form, strength training, and injury prevention
Norwegian Singles vs Double Threshold
Race-planning, pacing, and psychology
Real training blocks, real data, real results
Whether you're training for your first marathon or chasing aggressive time goals, this podcast gives you the tools to train smarter, reduce fatigue, avoid blowing up on race day, and build long-term endurance the sustainable way.
Watch the full video versions on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@jimmyrunsozFollow the journey:
• YouTube: @jimmyrunsoz
• Strava: https://strava.com/athletes/jimmyruns