Welcome to the Running Explain podcast. I'm Elizabeth, a marathoner, running coach, and answer seeker.

When I became a new runner at the age of 29, I had so many questions, but it felt like I was on my

own to figure all of the answers. So now I'm here to answer all your running questions to help make

you a better, smarter,

faster runner.

There's no question too simple and no topic too complex.

So let's get started.

My guest this week is Coach Daniel Hurt, aka Run with Coach D.

Danielle's been a coach for over a decade and along with being a 13-time marathoner, a baker's

dozen of marathons, if you will, and a 25-time half-marathoner. She is also a certified running

coach and certified personal trainer. Now, our topic today is about training for a race,

specifically a half or full marathon when you're finished time, your goal time puts you

towards the back of the pack. How does that training differ when you're looking at a three-hour

half marathon or a six-hour marathon? Are there specific things that are important for you?

Danielle, welcome to the show. I'm excited to have you here. Awesome, Elizabeth. Thank you for the invite.

So first up, I want to hear about your

story, your origin story. How did you become a runner and how did you get to where you are today as a

coach? Awesome. I actually started running. It's crazy now that I say a decade ago because forever

I feel like I was telling people I just started running. I just

started I feel like I was saying that forever but actually 2011 was my first official race.

I was a never runner. I actually used to have a doctor's note to get on the mile in high school.

I never ran in college. I tried to run in college. I tried so hard. It didn't work out.

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