Episodes

  • Week 12, the race
    Sep 18 2024

    In Episode 12, we head into the twelfth week of marathon training, a week that ends with the Richmond Marathon Elliots chance to reach the goal of the podcast. We discuss the lead up to the race and the race in detail.

    Mads then shares how he got on during his half marathon pacing a family member.

    Finally, we finish off with some lessons learnt throughout the podcast before signing off.

    Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or simply love the sport of running, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.

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    41 mins
  • Week 11 review and an interview with Arnas
    Sep 11 2024

    In Episode 12, we run into the eleventh week of marathon training, a week that kicks off the 2 week taper. This week we focus our discussions on the 2 most important sessions, a tempo run and an interval session, we share our approaches and experiences from each session.


    We then talk race plan and the nutrition leading up to the race on Sunday.


    Mads then gives us an update on his running and how he's progressing towards his half marathon in a week.


    Next, we preview what's ahead in the second week of taper, week 12, and then we're joined by Arnas, who shares some inspirational insights how he's been able to achieve some incredible time and his approach to balancing running with life.


    Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or simply love the sport of running, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.

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    59 mins
  • Week 10 review and an interview with Colin
    Sep 4 2024

    In Episode 11, we head into the tenth week of marathon training, a week that aims to round off training with a couple of tough sessions before we drop into the taper. This week we focus our discussions on the 2 most important sessions, a 14 x 1km interval session and a 20 mile (32km) long run, we share our approaches and experiences from each session.


    Mads then gives us an update on his running and how he's progressing towards his half marathon in a couple of weeks.


    Next, we preview what's ahead in the first week of taper, week 11, and then we're joined by Colin, who shares how over the course of a year he was able to get himself to a sub 3 and how he approached his training. One thing that stuck with us after speaking to Colin was his focus on enjoying the training and process, this helped us reflect on our own mentality going into the training block.


    Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or simply love the sport of running, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.

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    58 mins
  • Week 9 review and an interview with Ed
    Aug 28 2024

    In Episode 10, we sprint into the ninth week of marathon training, a week that was (spoiler alert) rounded off with a personal best from Elliot. This week we focus our discussions on the 2 most important sessions, a 3km + 8x1km + 3km interval and a half marathon at race effort, we share our approaches and experiences from each session.


    Mads then gives us a fantastic update on his running and how he's progressing, along with a new goal in the next couple of weeks.


    Next, we preview what's ahead in week 10, and then we're joined by Ed, who paints an incredible picture of his sub 3 in Amsterdam and his journey leading up to it, I could picture the race as he tells it and he shares some really interesting perspectives on his training to get him there.


    Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or simply love the sport of running, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Week 8 review and an interview with Marcus
    Aug 21 2024

    In Episode 9, we jog into the eighth week of marathon training, a week that Elliot managed to smash. A week that included some very marathon specific sessions, we'll share our approaches and experiences from each session. Also Mads shares how his habit impacts his running and what he's doing to tackle it. Next, we preview what's ahead in week 9, and then we're joined by Marcus, co-founder of the one percent running club who aim to support and elevate runners from diverse backgrounds. Marcus shares some incredible insights from his multiple sub 3 hour marathons including Boston and London. We hear how his training has evolved over the years and some key lessons he's taken from his years of training.

    Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or simply love the sport of running, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Week 7 review and an interview with Ian
    Aug 14 2024
    In Episode 8, we sprint into the seventh week of marathon training a week that Elliot managed to complete 100% according to plan. A week that felt like a lot of pressure given the focus on very marathon specific sessions, we'll share our approaches and experiences from each session. Next, we preview what's ahead in week 8, and then we're joined by Ian, who shares some great insights his training, how he ended up with a sub 3 goal, and shares an amazing story that personifies how runners support one another. You don't want to miss this one. Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or simply love the sport of running, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.
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    54 mins
  • Week 6 review and an interview with Grant
    Aug 7 2024

    In Episode 7, we jump into the sixth week of marathon training a week that got closer to the plan but still missed the mark for Elliot, we'll share our approaches and experiences from each session.


    Next, we preview what's ahead in week 7, and then we're joined by Grant, who shares some great insights on working with a coach, weekly mileage and learning over the years leading to his 2:51 marathon, you don't want to miss this one.


    Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or simply love the sport of running, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.

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    41 mins
  • Week 5 review and an interview with Craig
    Jul 31 2024

    In Episode 6, we jump into the fifth week of marathon training a week that did not go to plan for Elliot but for Mads a perfect week, we'll share our approaches and experiences from each session.


    Next, we preview what's ahead in week 6, and then we're joined by Craig, who shares what he's been focused on and learning over the years leading to his 2:56 marathon, you don't want to miss this one.


    Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or simply love the sport of running, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.

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    53 mins