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5 Helpful Tips Every Marathoner Needs to Know with Jarrod Zwirko
Episode 136
Thursday, 4 September, 2025
Send us a text#136 - Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jarrod Zwirko, an 8-time marathon finisher and H2GO Life run club co-founder, as he shares the game-changing strategies that transformed his racing experience. After seven marathons where he struggled to feel good at the finish line, Jarrod discovered five key principles that led to his breakthrough performance at the Newport Marathon - complete with a personal record and that elusive "good feeling" at the finish.Whether you're training for your first marathon or looking to improve your race day experience, this episode delivers practical, tested advice from someone who learned these lessons through trial, error, and ultimate success. Jarrod's honest discussion about his journey from that painful first three-mile treadmill run to becoming a confident marathoner will resonate with runners at every level.Topics Covered:Mental preparation strategies and mindset techniques for marathon successTraining pace principles and the science behind building aerobic fitnessRace day strategy development and goal-setting approachesBuilding confidence in your preparation and maintaining enjoyment throughout trainingToday’s GuestJarrod ZwirkoJarrod’s running journey began in 2020, inspired after cheering on The Hole in the Wall Gang’s New York City Marathon team. With just a single 5K under his belt and a background as a lifelong swimmer through college, running was an entirely new challenge. On January 1st, 2020, he laced up his shoes and kicked off marathon training with a slow and strenuous three miles on the treadmill.Fast forward to today, that initial struggle has transformed into a deep passion for the sport. 8 marathons later, Jarrod is now on a mission to complete the World Marathon Major Marathons. Along the way, he sought a community of like-minded runners, which led to the creation of H2gO Life alongside Kayla.Follow Jarrod and H2gO:Instagram - @jzwirksInstagram - @h2golifeWebsite - https://www.h2go.life/Resources:Incrediwear: Code for 10% off RICHARDCONNERRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts“Inspire to Run Podcast is truly inspiring!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward the healthy life that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Join the Inspire to Run community:Website - Inspire to Run Facebook - @InspiretoRunInstagram - @InspiretoRunPodcastStrava - @InspiretoRunFor more information, visit Inspire to Run.Join the community and click the subscribe button!
