Klecker vs Mantz vs Young vs Pearson - Houston Half Marathon This Weekend | Training Talk Jan 15

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Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Matt & Luke discuss their preparation for the upcoming Houston Half Marathon and Marathon. They talk about training progress, strategies, mindset, tapering, and fueling techniques. They delve into a recent podcast with Ryan Hall for insights on maintaining a positive mindset and discuss key competitors in the race such as Conner Mantz, Joe Klecker, Clayton Young and Morgan Pearson. The pair also highlight the challenges posed by race conditions, such as wind, and share predictions for potential outcomes. Finally, they outline their diets and fueling plans for race day and highlight the importance of post-race recovery in their ongoing marathon endeavors. Topics: 00:00 Welcome to Houston: Pre-Race Excitement 00:22 Ryan Hall's Podcast Insights02:47 American Record Challenge: Houston Half Marathon05:19 Analyzing the Competitors07:45 Race Day Strategy and Predictions14:57 Course Conditions and Wind Analysis17:43 Pre-Race Advice and Preparation25:18 Fueling Strategies for the Half Marathon27:50 Marathon Plans and Adjustments30:06 Reviewing Last Year's Results31:01 Race Strategy and Pacing32:07 Carb Restriction and Loading33:32 Diet and Food Choices38:52 Race Day Nutrition Plan44:04 Post-Race Recovery and Future Plans48:25 Conclusion and Shareholders Club