Katie, Sean, Cal & Dave chat with two Stockport Harriers who have couple running goals perfected. Steve has PBs of 5K - 20:30, 10k - 42:00, half marathon- 1:32:00, marathon 3:15. Sarah has PBs of 5K 20:35, 10k- 42:00 , half marathon 1:33:00, marathon- 3:20:00. Sarah talks about how she did her first race in 2018 and it went perfectly, then she goes on to run marathons in the majors. Sarah ran Berlin Marathon in 3:23 and she did this off training on a static bike and watching Netflix. Sarah is approaching her 55th birthday and she talks about her mindset change and how she wants to get an England Masters Vest again. Sarah also discusses her issues with gels and how its cause her stomach issues and the need for the toilet. She shares her story of using Imodium. Steve discusses how in 2022, he had a feeling that he would be PBing in all distances. He was very confident at the beginning of races and it worked, but why? Steve has a long dislike for the half in the Tour of Tameside so he tells us what he wants to do with it. Both Steve and Sarah talk about the the Majors and how marathons are their races. Pacing is a big thing, and they get to Pace at the Rome Marathon.

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