World record-breaking runner, Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian, Chris Thompson guide you through week three of your marathon training, with expert Dr. Georgie Bruinvels. They share the best strategies for recovery, nutrition, and managing the mental and physical stresses of running. From the science behind ice baths to the link between hydration and glycogen replenishment. Plus, discover how hormones impact training, the best ways to stay healthy during winter, and the small daily habits that make a big difference.

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Timecodes:

1:40 - The importance of letting go of fear in marathon training

5:00 - Dr. Georgie Bruinvels shares top recovery tips

7:52 - Fuelling and sleep: The two pillars of marathon success

12:47 - Self-monitoring tools: Resting heart rate, hydration, and mood

19:04 - Signs of overtraining and how to adjust

22:44 - Nutrition tips to boost immunity and avoid illness

29:19 - How hormones affect training for both men and women

34:00 - Ice baths: When, why, and how they benefit recovery

40:00 - Small habits for sustained training improvements

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