Discussion of the Pros and Cons of Chasing a PB in Pre-Race Training

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On October 6, 2026, the Marathon Handbook podcast For Better or For Worse discussed whether one should chase a personal best (PB) in training before a race, and introduced a pre-race workout called "Prove It." The episode explored the pros and cons of this practice and its actual impact on race day. Currently, the discussion remains at the podcast level, with no further developments or conclusive information.

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Should You PR in Training? Our "Prove It" Workouts Before Race Day | For Better or For Worse

The Marathon Handbook podcast For Better or For Worse discusses whether you should go for a personal best (PB) in training before race day, and introduces pre-race workouts called "Prove It." The episode weighs the pros and cons of this approach and explores its actual impact on race day.

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