Sub 3

In Episode 12, we head into the twelfth week of marathon training, a week that ends with the Richmond Marathon Elliots chance to reach the goal of the podcast. We discuss the lead up to the race and the race in detail. Mads then shares how he got on during his half marathon pacing a family member. Finally, we finish off with some lessons learnt throughout the podcast before signing off. Whether yo...

In Episode 12, we run into the eleventh week of marathon training, a week that kicks off the 2 week taper. This week we focus our discussions on the 2 most important sessions, a tempo run and an interval session, we share our approaches and experiences from each session. We then talk race plan and the nutrition leading up to the race on Sunday. Mads then gives us an update on his running and how h...

In Episode 11, we head into the tenth week of marathon training, a week that aims to round off training with a couple of tough sessions before we drop into the taper. This week we focus our discussions on the 2 most important sessions, a 14 x 1km interval session and a 20 mile (32km) long run, we share our approaches and experiences from each session. Mads then gives us an update on his running an...

In Episode 10, we sprint into the ninth week of marathon training, a week that was (spoiler alert) rounded off with a personal best from Elliot. This week we focus our discussions on the 2 most important sessions, a 3km + 8x1km + 3km interval and a half marathon at race effort, we share our approaches and experiences from each session. Mads then gives us a fantastic update on his running and how h...

In Episode 9, we jog into the eighth week of marathon training, a week that Elliot managed to smash. A week that included some very marathon specific sessions, we'll share our approaches and experiences from each session. Also Mads shares how his habit impacts his running and what he's doing to tackle it. Next, we preview what's ahead in week 9, and then we're joined by Marcus, co-...

In Episode 8, we sprint into the seventh week of marathon training a week that Elliot managed to complete 100% according to plan. A week that felt like a lot of pressure given the focus on very marathon specific sessions, we'll share our approaches and experiences from each session. Next, we preview what's ahead in week 8, and then we're joined by Ian, who shares some great insights his training,...

In Episode 7, we jump into the sixth week of marathon training a week that got closer to the plan but still missed the mark for Elliot, we'll share our approaches and experiences from each session. Next, we preview what's ahead in week 7, and then we're joined by Grant, who shares some great insights on working with a coach, weekly mileage and learning over the years leading to his 2:5...

In Episode 6, we jump into the fifth week of marathon training a week that did not go to plan for Elliot but for Mads a perfect week, we'll share our approaches and experiences from each session. Next, we preview what's ahead in week 6, and then we're joined by Craig, who shares what he's been focused on and learning over the years leading to his 2:56 marathon, you don't want t...

In Episode 5, we speed into the fourth week of marathon training, sharing our personal approaches and experiences with each session. We also give an update from Claude our AI tool of choice following an improvement in the consistency of the my heart rate data. Next, we preview what's ahead in week 5, and then we're joined by James, who shares his exciting journey to achieving a sub-3-hour...

In Episode 4, we speed into the third week of marathon training, sharing our personal approaches and experiences with each session. We also dive into a recent discovery about the accuracy of my heart rate data and discuss the potential of AI in assessing performance against the training plan—more to come on that once it's sorted. Next, we preview what's ahead in week 4, and then we're...

Episode 3, we dive into the second week of marathon training, sharing how each of us approached it, how we found the different sessions and we use AI to assess our performance against the plan. We then touch upon what's to come in week 3 before being joined by Martin who shares his journey towards a sub 3 hour marathon with a very close result. Whether you're aiming for a sub-3 marathon or just lo...

Episode 2, we dive into the first week of training, sharing how each of us approached it, how we found the different sessions and we use AI to assess our performance against the plan (spoiler alert: Mads has some explaining to do). We then touch upon what's to come in week 2 before being joined by Jamie who shares his journey towards a sub 3 hour marathon in London back in 2017. Whether you're aim...

In our debut episode, we dive into the origins of the Sub 3 Podcast, sharing the story behind why we started and how our vision has evolved over the months. Join us as we outline what you can expect throughout the next 12 weeks, including expert interviews, training tips, and motivational stories from fellow runners. Plus, get to know us—your hosts—as we share our personal running journeys, from o...

Our original first trial for the podcast, this was a pilot to test out our approach. The real deal will start in June but this gives some insights into us as runners.