EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 33 MIN
253. Pain Tolerance in Runners
from Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal
In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Hugo van den Broek, a former elite marathoner with a personal best of 2:12, who has been living and training in Kenya since the age of 22. Hugo shares insights into his incredible journey, from his years as a competitive runner to how he now helps athletes of all levels push their limits through his renowned training camps in Kenya. Whether you’re an elite marathoner or a recreational runner, Coach Hugo's unique perspective on pain tolerance, mental toughness, and training in one of the world’s most demanding environments will inspire and motivate you. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into the world of marathon training and the magic of Kenya's running culture—tune in now!Coach Hugo organises running camps in Kenya, where you run daily with Kenyans, have meetings with athletes, seminars and cultural experiences. It's for runners of every level, all in a very safe environment, fully guided from start till end. You can find more info on his website kenya-camp.comHugos instagram is @run_coach_kenya We are now on YOUTUBE:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com · Our website: www.marathonrunningpodcast.com · Our Instagram: @runningpodcast · Our Amazon Storefront: Amazon Storefront · Join our Facebook group: SpeedStriders Facebook Group· Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcastTheme Song:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Night Out by LiQWYD / liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/liqwyd/night-out Music promoted by Audio Library • Night Out – LiQWYD (No Copyright Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tut9O8uaJho&t=13s ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Hugo van den Broek, a former elite marathoner with a personal best of 2:12, who has been living and training in Kenya since the age of 22. Hugo shares insights into his incredible journey, from his years as a competitive runner to how he now helps athletes of all levels push their limits through his renowned training camps in Kenya. Whether you’re an elite marathoner or a recreational runner, Coach Hugo's unique perspective on pain tolerance, mental toughness, and training in one of the world’s most demanding environments will inspire and motivate you. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into the world of marathon training and the magic of Kenya's running culture—tune in now!Coach Hugo organises running camps in Kenya, where you run daily with Kenyans, have meetings with athletes, seminars and cultural experiences. It's for runners of every level, all in a very safe environment, fully guided from start till end. You can find more info on his website kenya-camp.comHugos instagram is @run_coach_kenya We are now on YOUTUBE:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com · Our website: www.marathonrunningpodcast.com · Our Instagram: @runningpodcast · Our Amazon Storefront: Amazon Storefront · Join our Facebook group: SpeedStriders Facebook Group· Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcastTheme Song:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Night Out by LiQWYD / liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/liqwyd/night-out Music promoted by Audio Library • Night Out – LiQWYD (No Copyright Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tut9O8uaJho&t=13s ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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