The Marathon Podcast

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George Grassly was running 30K a week and working long days as an accountant in London when he decided to enter the London Marathon. A year and a half later, he crossed the finish line in 2:12:54, winning the mass race and finishing 10th Brit overall.

In this episode, George talks about going from a casual runner to a 200K-a-week athlete while keeping his full-time job, what changed between his 2:21 debut and his 2:12 breakthrough, and why training with faster people was the single biggest unlock. He also takes us inside race day at London, and having to negotiate his way to getting a finisher's medal.

Whether you're chasing a PR or just trying to fit running around a busy life, George's story is proof that your goals might be more realistic than you think.

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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Donate to Metastatic: https://www.metastaticmission.org/

Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"

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On this episode of The Marathon Podcast, we have Michael Hartnagel on. He is better know as Daily Mile Project on Instagram, where he is keeping his running streak with his late father.

Ralph Edward Hartnagel III — husband, father, grandpa, teacher, and coach - was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. Through over 100 rounds of treatment across a six-year battle, his unwavering attitude became a beacon for everyone around him. His mantra was simple: "Stay Positive."

In 2023, we founded Metastatic Mission to carry on his legacy, spread his "Stay Positive" mantra, and support others battling cancer. 

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"

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On this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Lisa Hart is taking us through her running journey. In 2024 she ran a sub 3 for the first time, and one week ago she ran a 2:30 marathon in London, resulting in 1st place in the mass race.

Lisa has an impressive story, and proves it's possible to make a lot of progress in your thirties.

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"

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On this episode of The Marathon Podcast one of Tracksmith Stamata's team members is guesting the pod.

From Tracksmith's website:

Maria Luevano-Salazar was born in Mexico, the eighth of nine siblings. Moving with her family to the United States at 13, Maria graduated with an advanced degree in Bilingual Education and is now Vice-President for Mission at a Jesuit Catholic high school.

Married with four children, Maria found running as an adult, running her first sub-four marathon in 2017, and breaking three in 2023 with support from the community at 3Run2.

"I approach running with commitment and consistency, and I also hope to pass that passion along to the next generation. I coach cross country and work to help young athletes—especially girls-find their love for running and a sense of belonging in the sport."

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"

Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb

On this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Gabriella Smith is on. She just ran a 2:49 in Boston, which is wicked fast. But that's not what makes her unique. She had a daughter a year ago, and she came back just to run a new PR in Boston.

Our conversation is focusing on how the woman's body works during and after pregnancy. How can you train and perform, while still doing everythung right as a mother?

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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On this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Peter Tran is guesting the pod. He has developed a very interesting product for lactate teting, that will challenge the traditional way of testing lactate. This was super interesting, and I believe this product will educate and help a lot of athletes.

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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$20 off The Marathon Hat x Ciele with the code BOSTON26 throughout April.

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"

Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb

On this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Caitlyn Miller is back on. After another injury, Caitlyn has spent the last months training herself back to run a 2:54 marathon in Boston. What did she do to get back? What changes did she make? And how does an injury like that affect her?

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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On this episode of The Marathon Podcast, we are recapping London Marathon 2026. What do these insane performances mean for the sport? Why does this affect runners like you and me?

We got two world records today, and top three men all ran faster than the old world record!

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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$20 off The Marathon Hat x Ciele with the code BOSTON26 throughout April.

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"

Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb

On this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Zouhair Talbi is a guest. He ran an incredible Boston Marathon, placing fifth and becoming best American. We talked about his performance, his training and being a dad.

We also touched on new tech from Suunto and Asics!

Time stamps:

00:00 – Host Introduces Zouhair Talbi and Boston Marathon Performance

03:15 – Zouhair Reflects on His Boston Marathon Performance and Evolution

06:43 – Zouhair's Unexpected Path from Soccer to Elite Running

13:20 – Why Zouhair Moved to the US for Running and Education

16:47 – Zouhair Shares His Secrets to Elite Marathon Performance

21:29 – How Zouhair Balances Being a Dad with Elite Marathon Training

28:03 – Inside Zouhair Talbi's High-Volume, High-Altitude Training Week

36:16 – The Role of Consistency and Breaks in Zouhair's Progress

43:38 – Zouhair's Insights on Suunto Watches and ASICS Prototype Shoes

52:33 – Host Concludes Interview and Previews Upcoming Episodes

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"

Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb

On this episode of The Marathon Podcast, we are recapping The Boston Marathon 2026, how Kristian did, and the elite field.

What is the Boston Marathon weekend like? Why did some runners get disqualified? What can you learn from this year's race? And how did I (Kristian) do?

Time stamps:

00:00:00 – Experiencing the Unique Boston Marathon Weekend

00:03:19 – My Boston Marathon Week: Wednesday & Thursday

00:10:13 – Carb Loading Challenges and Expo Adventures

00:21:01 – Unforgettable Community Shakeout Before Boston

00:26:55 – Boston Race Morning: Logistics and Disqualifications

00:39:17 – Pacing Strategy and Strong First Half

00:45:20 – Energy from Wellesley to Heartbreak Hill

00:50:33 – Conquering Heartbreak Hill to a New PR

01:00:54 – Personal Insights on My Boston Marathon Performance

01:04:00 – Wheelchair and Women's Elite Race Highlights

01:09:00 – Men's Elite Field and Course Record Breakers

01:11:44 – Gratitude and The Marathon Podcast's Future

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

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