Episode 136: Hitting the Wall- Navigating Fatigue in Longer Races

Hitting the wall is a dreaded experience in the marathon. Your body runs out of energy and you feel like you are fighting your muscles every step. But what’s really going on? We don’t actually run out of energy. In this episode we dive DEEP into the physiology of hitting the wall and more importantly what you can do about it!

Steve & Jon

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