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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 1H 24M

#132 Zak is aiming for the 2032 Olympics but hasn't run a marathon yet

from The Marathon Podcast · host Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio

Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zak has never run a marathon, but he is aiming for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. He has made himself a very thorough plan with an Excel sheet of stats. In this episode, he shares how he is working towards the times he needs to run in order to achieve his goals. Time stamps:00:00 Introducing Zak and his ambitious 2032 Olympic marathon goal04:10 Kristian's health, training, and podcast priorities08:43 Zak's competitive past and transition to marathon running17:44 Unpacking Zak's 'now or never' Olympic ambition24:40 Zak's data-driven approach to marathon training and progress33:47 Why Zak's family doesn't know about his Olympic dream40:07 How Zak plans to bridge the gap from 3:50 to Olympic standard48:09 Mastering training intensity with Stride and treadmill progression1:01:38 The power of belief and inspiring the next generation1:12:36 Zak's nutrition strategy and transparent training journey1:21:50 Kristian's final thoughts and exciting news for listenersZak's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NoToProMarathon🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

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