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Published: Dec. 28, 2016, 5 a.m.

My guest today is statistics professor and humble Olympian Jared Ward.

He\u2019s one of the best pacers in the world, and on today\u2019s podcast we\u2019re going to find out how we can start training to pace our races as perfectly as he does.

Jared wrote his Master\u2019s thesis on pacing, and he\u2019s sharing some of his insider information, tips, and tricks for how we can start managing our perfect pace.

One of his biggest pieces of advice is how he uses each running season to improve and learn new techniques.

As runners, we know that with every race we are testing our limits and learning something new about ourselves, and Jared\u2019s got this learning down to a science.

So get excited!

Here are some of the topics we\u2019ll discuss today:

• The rewards of marathon training
• Jared\u2019s trick for getting into the zone
• Jared\u2019s thesis on how to have successful pacing
• What it\u2019s like to qualify for an Olympic team
• How to run well in hotter temperatures

Questions Jared is asked:

3:15 What excites you about marathons?

4:10 Tell us about your success and your background as a runner

5:14 What\u2019s your experience with running marathons?

8:23 What made you to decide to keep teaching instead of running full-time?

9:46 Can you handle the idea of just being a runner?

11:52 How has life changed for you as a running celebrity?

15:20 What inspired you to write your Master\u2019s thesis on pacing?

18:08 What did you find out about successful pacing?

23:40 Do you have any pacing tips for runners?

27:35 Do you use a watch when running?

29:22 Do you ever have moments of doubt while running?

33:20 What do you tell yourself when you\u2019re hurting while running?

36:35 How epic it did feel to cross the finish line at the Olympic qualifiers?

37:31 What was the Rio Marathon like?

40:09 Does your Olympic experience influence how you feel about your race abilities?

41:00 How did you train for your Olympic qualifier?

43:10 How can you run so well in the heat?

46:06 What\u2019s your advice for high temperature runners?

48:30 What shoes do you train and race in?

51:00 Are you more or less sore after your races?

52:05 How do you manage to keep your family a priority?

55:05 What it\u2019s like having a massage therapist for a wife?

55:42 What do you have planned for the future?

58:27 The Final Kick Round!

Quotes by Jared:

\u201cI\u2019ve mostly been blessed to never have a season in running that hasn\u2019t been better than the season before.\u201d

\u201cI fell in love with the marathon before I raced it. I loved the training.\u201d

\u201cTrying to harness the trick of getting into the zone and racing so something magical can happen.\u201d

\u201cA marathon is more a race of me vs. me more than me vs. the people around me.\u201d

\u201cIt\u2019s more about maintaining a consistent metabolic rate than it is about maintaining a consistent pace.\u201d

\u201cYour body is always going to be your best gauge.\u201d

\u201cIt\u2019s just so critical to get in as much hydration as possible.\u201d

\u201cNever cash out long-term success for short-term success.\u201d

Take a Listen on Your Next Run

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Links:

Jared Ward Running Co

Runners Connect Temperature and Pace Calculator

Saucony Type A\xa0(Jared's racing shoe)\xa0women's version\xa0(Use coupon code TINA for 10% off at Saucony.com)

Saucony Kinvara\xa0(Jared's training shoe)\xa0women's version

Saucony Zealot\xa0(Jared's training shoe)\xa0women's version

Saucony Triumph\xa0(Jared's shoe for tired/sore days)\xa0women's version

Saucony\xa0Life on the Run Men's clothing\xa0and\xa0Women's clothing

Jared on Twitter

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