World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week nine of marathon training. We start though, with Paula's return to marathon running with the highs and lows of her Tokyo Marathon journey, breaking down her sub-3 performance, the perils of going out too fast, and what she learned from the race. Sitting next to Paula is Nicola Carragher, who was running for Alder Hey Children's Charity. Plus, legendary runner, commentator and coach Steve Cram, talks about the importance of pacing, race-day tactics, and how to best prepare before the London Marathon on the day itself.

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Timecodes:

1:21 - Paula’s Tokyo Marathon Experience

5:48 - Mid-Race Struggles & Adjustments

13:05 - Biggest Takeaways from Tokyo

18:08 - The importance of pacing yourself early

23:19 - Time on feet vs. distance-based training

31:49 – The Power of Mental Strength in Marathons

46:36 – Preparing for the London Marathon Start Line

53:46 – Listener Questions & Recovery Tips

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