Marathon Training Explained: Injury vs Soreness, Supplements, Carb Loading & Dopey Challenge Tips

How do you know if you’re injured — or just sore?

And what should runners actually be doing to recover during marathon training?

In this episode, we break down injury vs soreness, smart recovery strategies, supplements that truly matter (and which ones don’t), and how to survive back-to-back race weekends like the Disney Dopey Challenge.

From protein intake, creatine, electrolytes, carb loading, and race-week packing, to recovery tools like foam rolling, sauna, ice baths, magnesium, and cross training, this episode cuts through the noise and brings practical, experience-backed advice.

Whether you’re training for your first marathon or tackling Dopey, this episode helps you stay healthy, strong, and mentally grounded — without overcomplicating running.

🎽 Topics Covered:

Injury vs soreness: how to tell the difference

Recovery strategies during marathon training

Supplements runners actually need

Carb loading mistakes to avoid

What to pack for race weekend

Recovery between back-to-back races

Post-race mental & physical recovery

🎧 If you’re training smart and want to stay healthy — this episode is for you.

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CHAPTERS:

1. Injury vs Soreness: Why It Matters

2. When to Scale Back Training

3. Protein, Creatine & Recovery Nutrition

4. Supplements Runners Actually Need

5. Electrolytes, Sodium & Hydration Myths

6. What to Pack for Race Weekend (Dopey Edition)

7. Body Glide, Blisters & Recovery Tools

8. Compression Socks: Do They Help?

9. NSAIDs, Fish Oil & Natural Anti-Inflammation

10. Heat vs Ice: What Actually Works

11. Carb Loading: What Most Runners Get Wrong

12. Recovery Between Back-to-Back Races

13. Post-Marathon Recovery & Mental Reset

14. Final Advice: Enjoy the Experience

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