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# 27 – Gene Dykes, one of only two persons to run sub-3 hour marathon after age 70, on his running journey, training, favorite races and more
Episode Summary
Gene Dykes, one of only two persons to run sub-3 hour marathon after age 70, on his running journey, training, favorite races and more
Show Notes
01:30 – Gene introduces himself
05:10 – Journey after first marathon at age 58 for next few years
08:10 – Approach to training before hiring a coach
10:15 – Running with a coach
15:40 – Running back to back races including ultras and marathons
20:55 – Differences and key challenges between marathons and ultramarathons
25:50 – Gene’s approach to strength training
29:20 – Recreational methods other than running
30:20 – Recovery methods
31:05 – Favorite races
38:05 – Managing running and races in 2020
40:40 – Goals for 2021
42:50 – How to tactically manage your best running years
44:15 – Quiz Time!
52:20 – How to get Gene to run in your part of the world!
Contact Gene
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gene.dykes.1
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
Website: runfitraj.com
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Email: [email protected]
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Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj
Twitter @RunningRaj
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Episode Summary
Gene Dykes, one of only two persons to run sub-3 hour marathon after age 70, on his running journey, training, favorite races and more
Show Notes
01:30 – Gene introduces himself
05:10 – Journey after first marathon at age 58 for next few years
08:10 – Approach to training before hiring a coach
10:15 – Running with a coach
15:40 – Running back to back races including ultras and marathons
20:55 – Differences and key challenges between marathons and ultramarathons
25:50 – Gene’s approach to strength training
29:20 – Recreational methods other than running
30:20 – Recovery methods
31:05 – Favorite races
38:05 – Managing running and races in 2020
40:40 – Goals for 2021
42:50 – How to tactically manage your best running years
44:15 – Quiz Time!
52:20 – How to get Gene to run in your part of the world!
Contact Gene
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gene.dykes.1
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
Website: runfitraj.com
Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj
Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj
Twitter @RunningRaj
Listen and Subscribe
Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast.
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