Run4PRs

If you’ve ever blown up at mile 18… this episode is for you. www.run4prs.com
Most runners think missed marathon goals come from lack of fitness.
But in reality, pacing execution is the #1 reason runners fall short on race day.
In this episode, Coach Vic breaks down exactly how to pace a marathon — whether you’re running 2:50 or 5:00 — so you can protect your energy, fuel correctly, and finish strong.
You’ll learn:
• What marathon pacing actually is (it’s not just math)
• Why going out too fast destroys the final 10K
• The truth about “banking time”
• The universal pacing framework that works at any pace
• How fueling and pacing are directly linked
• How to practice pacing in training
• Race-day execution strategies that prevent blow-ups
The marathon rewards patience and discipline.
Anyone can run the first half — the real race starts at mile 18.
If you’re preparing for a marathon and want help building a pacing plan that actually matches your fitness, Run4PRs coaching is linked in the show notes.

Most runners don’t sabotage race day in training. www.run4prs.com
They sabotage it in the taper.
After months of hard work, the final 2–3 weeks determine whether you arrive at the start line fresh and primed — or flat and fatigued.
In this episode, Coach Vic explains what the taper actually does physiologically, how to time it correctly, and the most common mistakes that prevent runners from peaking for their fall marathon.
You’ll learn:
• What the taper actually is (and isn’t)
• How to time your last long runs and workouts
• Why cutting volume too aggressively backfires
• Why intensity must stay in the taper
• How to avoid cramming late fitness
• How to arrive at race day fresh without losing sharpness
The taper doesn’t create fitness — it reveals the fitness you already built.

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The half marathon is one of the most misunderstood races.
It’s short enough to tempt you into going aggressive…
but long enough that early mistakes will cost you in the final 5K.
If you’ve ever:
• Felt amazing at mile 4
• Questioned your life at mile 10
• Or completely faded in the final stretch
This episode is for you.
Inside, we break down:
• The biggest half marathon pacing mistake
• What your effort should feel like in each segment of the race
• How to pace miles 1–3 vs miles 9–13
• Even splits vs negative splits (and which works best)
• How to adjust for heat, hills, wind, and fitness level
• The mental strategy that helps you close strong instead of survive
The half marathon isn’t about blasting the first 5 miles and hanging on.
It’s about patience early, commitment late, and controlled aggression in the final stretch.
If you want to finish strong instead of fading at mile 10, this episode will help you rethink your pacing strategy.
And if you’re looking for personalized race pacing and structured training specific to your fitness, check the show notes for coaching options and resources.
Race smart.
Stay patient.
Close strong.

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You’re mid-race.
Things were going well.
And then suddenly… they’re not.
Your pace falls apart.
Your breathing feels off.
Your legs feel heavy.
And your brain starts spiraling.
So what do you actually do when you blow up mid-race?
In this episode, we break down:
• Why most race implosions happen
• The biggest mistake runners make when pace slips
• How to reset physically and mentally
• When to fight and when to pull back
• How to turn a bad race into valuable data
Every serious runner has a blow-up story. The difference between fragile runners and durable ones? Durable runners adapt.
If you want help building a training strategy that minimizes mid-race implosions — and teaches you how to respond when they happen — check the show notes for coaching resources.

Running easy sounds simple. www.run4prs.com
Lower heart rate.
Conversational pace.
Leave something in the tank.
But for many runners, slowing down isn’t physically difficult — it’s mentally uncomfortable.
In this episode, we unpack why easy runs can feel threatening, frustrating, or even identity-shaking — and how to reframe them as one of the most advanced skills in your training.
We cover:
Why easy pace can trigger ego and comparison

The psychological attachment to being “fast” or “high-performing”

How slowing down challenges achievement-driven personalities

The nervous system component most runners ignore

Practical ways to detach from pace and redefine success

Why restraint, not intensity, builds long-term durability

You’ll learn that the discomfort of easy running isn’t about fitness — it’s about identity.
And that mastering the ability to hold back is often what separates short-term performers from long-term athletes.
Key Takeaway:
Slowing down isn’t weakness — it’s strategy.
Confidence allows restraint.
If you’ve ever struggled to truly run easy — or felt exposed when your pace drops — this episode will help you shift from ego-driven effort to sustainable progress.
Train with patience.
Run with intention.
And let contrast do its work.