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In a remarkable transformation from troubled reality TV star, to record breaking endurance athlete, Spencer Matthews has redefined what it means to test the limits of human potential.His extraordinary 30 marathons in 30 consecutive days across the punishing terrain of the…
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 27
- Latest publication
- Sep 28, 2026
- Audience
- Apple #87 · US
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 6, 2026
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5 Rules NOT To Break In A Marathon & Sub 2.45 Training Tips | Nick Bester (opens the original)
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It took Nick Bester two years to break 20 minutes for 5K. Another four to break 17. Then three more to break 15. Thirteen years after running his first 3:17 marathon, Nick ran 2:19:45. There was no shortcut, just years of chasing the next small win and learning that hard work can take you a long way. Nick shares what those years taught him about getting faster, handling seven failed attempts at sub-2:20, and why coming agonisingly close can keep you hungry. From fuelling to racing and everything
Should Women Train on Their Period? | Dr Hazel Wallace | Extra Mile (opens the original)
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Should your period change the way you train? Or have we been overcomplicating it? Spencer Matthews, Oli Patrick and Dr Hazel Wallace unpack what female runners really need to know about hormones, performance and training. They challenge the idea of rigid “cycle syncing”, explaining why the evidence isn't as clear-cut as social media suggests, and why being aware of your cycle may be more useful than changing your training around it. Plus, they tackle one of the biggest risks facing female athlet
How To Run a 2:47 Marathon, Hack Your Endurance and Recover Quicker | Will Goodge (opens the original)
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William Goodge doesn't love every run, and that's exactly the point. The ultra-endurance athlete shares how embracing discomfort has taken him from a 2:47 marathon to running across entire countries. William reveals the five-minute rule that gets him out the door, why consistency beats quick gains, and how running helped him channel grief after losing his mum. Now, he's preparing for his biggest challenge yet: 50 marathons across 50 US states in just 24 days. Mission America: William Goodge will
What is Fartlek Training? Best Running Workouts For Speed & Endurance (opens the original)
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Some of the world’s best runners swear by a training method built around one simple idea: forget the pace and play with speed. So what makes fartlek so effective? With Spencer preparing to train in Kenya, where Fartlek is a staple among elite runners, he and Oli Patrick break down the brilliantly named Swedish concept of “speed play” - and how it differs from intervals, over-unders, progression runs and steady sessions. They unpack what happens to your body when you repeatedly change pace, why e
Charles Hicks On The Training Rules That Changed Everything | 2:04 Marathoner (opens the original)
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Charles Hicks runs 130 miles a week, but his advice to become a faster runner isn't to copy him. The professional distance runner explains why gradual progression, genuinely easy runs and trusting the work are key to getting faster. Charles shares the one workout he'd keep to improve your 5K, why most runners push too hard on easy days, and why you can't cheat the years of work behind real progress. He also reveals his surprisingly simple approach to watches, data and running without music, and
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