186: Featured Performer: Jack Rayner, INEOS 159 Challenge pacemaker + Multi Half Marathon Champion

23 year old Jack Rayner was one of the 41 pace runners that played the important role in Eliud Kipchoge's historic 1:59:40.2 marathon run in Vienna on the 12th October.  At the time of recording Jack has tasted success in the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, The Sunshine Coast Half Marathon and the Cardiff Half Marathon. Jack's current PB across this distance is 1:01:01 and in the London 2019 marathon Jack debuted with an impressive 2:11:06 placing 14th and running Athletics Australia qualifying time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Jack trains under the super coach Nic Bideau of The Melbourne Track Club and as mentioned, Jack gained some real attraction internationally when he was the lead pace runner, running at the front on the far right side of Eliud Kipchoge for both the first 5km and also the last 5km of the historic INEOS 1:59 Challenge. During this episode we start by exploring the role that Jack played in Eliud Kipchoge's historic INEOS 1:59 challenge run, we touch on Jack's preparation for the marathon, some of his favourite sessions, Jack survives the performance round, outlines his 3 top tips for marathon performance, how he fuels the marathons and of course the highs, lows and learnings of his career.   SUBSCRIBE NOW! This episode is sponsored by fisiocrem fisiocrem is a topical massage cream containing natural plant based ingredients, ideal for the temporary relief of muscular aches and pains. If you're conscious of what you put on your body, you'll be happy to know that fisiocrem does not contain parabens or hydroxybenzoates. fisiocrem can be found Australia-wide at your local Coles, chemist or health store, as well as on their online shop. fisiocrem are offering a 20% discount to listeners of The Physical Performance Show. Use the coupon code POGO when you shop at fisiocrem.com.au to redeem this special offer. Hurting sucks, and fisiocrem has got your back!   _____ If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.