World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week 4 of marathon training. For this episode, they're joined by McFly drummer and Binge! podcast host Harry Judd. Harry shares his inspiring journey from smoker to running his first marathon, training alongside Joel Dommett for the Amsterdam Marathon, and now chasing sub-3-hour goal at the 2025 London Marathon. You'll also hear expert advice on pacing, recovery, and building confidence!

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Listen to Harry's podcast 'Binge!' with Alex Jones: https://podfollow.com/1761851010

Timecodes:

02:00 - Week 4 training insights: checking in with your body, shoes, and recovery.

07:30 - Harry Judd’s running journey: from a casual runner to sub-3-hour aspirations.

13:00 - Importance of pacing, flexibility, and mental strategies during training.

17:30 - Tips for long runs, visualisation techniques, and finding motivation.

25:00 - Harry’s specific training plan and tweaks to reach his sub-3 goal.

31:30 - Listener Q&A on treadmills, fueling strategies, and marathon footwear.

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Exec Produced by James Carpenter and Jon O'Donnell.

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