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Sep 18, 2026 54 min

How Ben Claridge Paces the World’s Fastest Runners

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Elite middle-distance runner and professional pacer Ben Claridge joins Ollie Russell and Travis Owles to explain how he sets the pace in world-class 800m, 1500m and mile races.Ben discusses hitting precise splits at Diamond League meetings in London, Zurich and Stockholm, helping athletes achieve national records and why pacing can mean sacrificing his own racing potential. He also reflects on progressing from a 46.59-second 400m to a 3:58 mile.They also cover carbon-plated spikes, 100km training weeks, genuinely easy running, his 45-minute warm-up and whether Ben could eventually take on HYROX.#BenClaridge #FrogAndDogPodcast #Running

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