Marathon Lessons

1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

Another running heavy episode incoming. After some updates and a bucketload of shoutouts, we answer a listener question about breathing when running. Following this we review London marathon and some things we can learn from that, followed by reviewing Ironman Texas before discussing Faith Kipyegon’s 4min mile attempt. We finish off with the doctor’s office as usual.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:26) Medical Question

(02:43) Xylon’s Update

(09:53) David’s Update & Training

(16:56) Community Shoutouts

(26:10) Listener Question - Breathing When Running

(29:39) London Marathon

(51:16) London Marathon Learnings

(53:30) Ironman Texas

(59:00) Faith Kipyegon’s 4 min mile Attempt

(65:30) Doctor’s Office Sam Kerr

(66:28) What We’re Watching

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Article on Drafting and 4min mile

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Article on Possibility of 4min mile

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