Think Like a Runner
Marathon Training Academy
Angie and Trevor
4.8 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 20 January 2025
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
In this episode we speak with Jeff Horowitz author of the book ‘Think Like a Runner -Understanding Why We Run and How to Do It Better’. Learn about the importance of “finding your why”; the difference between chronological age versus training age; and recommended training changes for older runners.
Formerly an attorney, Jeff quit law to pursue his passion for endurance sports. He currently teaches running at the George Washington University and has completed over 200 marathons and ultras across six continents.
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| 0:00.0 | Big thanks to our sponsor, Previnex, makers of Joint Health Plus. |
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| 0:07.5 | and that's why we recommend Joint Health Plus. |
| 0:09.7 | It keeps us going. |
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| 0:12.7 | Just head over to PrevenX.com. |
| 0:14.3 | Use the code MTA for 15% off your first order. |
| 0:18.0 | That's Prevenex.com. |
| 0:41.8 | Oh! your first order. That's prevenx.com. Hey, hey, welcome to the Marathon Training Academy podcast, where we empower and inspire you to run a marathon and change your life. |
| 0:42.8 | I'm Trevor. |
| 0:43.6 | And I'm Angie. |
| 0:50.8 | In this episode, we speak with Jeff Horowitz, author of the book, Think Like a Runner, Understanding Why We Run and How to Do It Better. |
| 0:56.1 | And just a reminder, if you want to learn how to run better, improve your endurance and mindset, we've got all kinds of resources for you in the academy, |
| 0:58.5 | including our strength training for runners program |
| 1:01.3 | and training plans for half marathon, full marathon, |
| 1:04.3 | and ultra. |
| 1:05.2 | Find out how to join when you visit Marathon Training Academy.com. |
| 1:08.7 | Well, at the top of the show, |
| 1:09.5 | we just wanted to let everyone know that our hearts go out to |
| 1:13.3 | everyone affected by the wildfires in California. |
| 1:16.7 | Trevor and I have been thinking about everyone a lot, praying for you. |
| 1:20.8 | I know there's people who have been affected with the air quality, not being able to run |
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