EPISODE · Apr 2, 2024 · 1H 18M
#61: London marathon and pacing with 3 hour pacer and 2:35 marathoner Marty Rea
from The Running Rules Podcast · host Alan Ladd
Today I have an absolute expert in the topics of London marathon and pacing - Marty Rea. Marty has run London marathon over 20 times pacing 3 hours for the majority of those years. He is this year's 3 hour pacer at London and Belfast marathons. Marty has a marathon personal best of 2:35 and a real passion for proper pacing, using effort levels to gauge intensity and relying on the watch less. We talk about the London marathon course in depth, what to expect on the day and also have a look at Belfast marathon too. Marty shares his pacing tips and how to use official pacers in a race. If you are interested in connecting with Marty either for advice or a sports massage in Belfast, you can email him at [email protected] or connect on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/5946550 or X (formerly twitter) - https://twitter.com/martyrea23 If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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Today I have an absolute expert in the topics of London marathon and pacing - Marty Rea. Marty has run London marathon over 20 times pacing 3 hours for the majority of those years. He is this year's 3 hour pacer at London and Belfast marathons. Marty has a marathon personal best of 2:35 and a real passion for proper pacing, using effort levels to gauge intensity and relying on the watch less. We talk about the London marathon course in depth, what to expect on the day and also have a look at Belfast marathon too. Marty shares his pacing tips and how to use official pacers in a race. If you are interested in connecting with Marty either for advice or a sports massage in Belfast, you can email him at [email protected] or connect on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/5946550 or X (formerly twitter) - https://twitter.com/martyrea23 If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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#61: London marathon and pacing with 3 hour pacer and 2:35 marathoner Marty Rea
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