Episode 95 – The Record-Breaking 2026 London Marathon Review

Send us Fan MailEpisode 95 – The Record-Breaking 2026 London Marathon ReviewIn this episode, I break down one of the greatest marathon days in history — the incredible 2026 London Marathon.We dive into: Sabastian Sawe’s historic 1:59:30 marathon Two men going sub-2 in the same race  Jacob Kiplimo breaking the world record and still finishing third  Tigst Assefa’s women-only world record  The astonishing pacing statistics behind the performances  Why Sawe’s second half marathon was faster than the current American half marathon record  The role of super shoes, skepticism and elite performance  What everyday runners can learn from the greatest marathon ever run I also reflect on my own recent half marathon, booking Newport Marathon for next spring, and why performances like this should challenge all of us to rethink what’s possible — not just in running, but in life.This is a deep dive into marathon running, mindset, human potential and the culture around elite sport.If you’re an over-35 runner chasing your own marathon dreams, this one’s for you.Support the show