Coach Rejean

S327: Running, Marathon Prep & Pace And Mind w/ Coach Rejean Chiasson

Season 3, Episode 27

Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned running coach Rejean Chiasson to talk all things running. Coach Rejean shares his journey into elite running and the fundamentals of preparing for a marathon, from beginner to elite. He also shares his insights into planning your training week, balancing volume and intensity in training, and common mistakes made by beginner, intermediate and advanced runners.

SUMMARY OF THIS EPISODE

3:50 – Coach Rejean’s surprising journey into elite running 

7:00 – Principles for beginners starting marathon prep

12:30 – Nuances in marathon prep for intermediate to advanced runners

15:00 – A common mistake for beginners – Running too fast on easy runs

18:30 – “Two a Days” or “Doubles” – The value for intermediate-advanced runners

22:30 – Rejean’s career in elite marathon running

27:30 – How many marathons should you run in a year?

34:00 – How many carbs to fuel marathon prep & supplements to consider

36:00 – Race-day tactics & Lessons learned along the way

39:45 – Running communities and the impact on health and performance


About Coach Rejean

Coach Rejean Chiasson is a seasoned professional when it comes to running and coaching. As a former Canadian Marathon Champion, he enjoys teaching other participants the skills to help them achieve their personal success.Coach Rejean is the founder of Pace & Mind run club.