Couch to 5k to Marathon: Gareth’s Quest to Break Five Hours

17/09/2025 29 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Couch to 5k to Marathon: Gareth’s Quest to Break Five Hours

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Host Padraig and guest Gareth Franklin talk candidly about his running journey — from lockdown walks and Couch to 5K, through parkruns and marathons, to the goal of breaking five hours. They cover training, pacing, fueling strategies, race day atmospheres, and the mental challenges of middle-of-the-pack running.
Gareth shares tips on hydration, gels, shoe choices, and club running, plus his upcoming races and personal targets. 

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