Andrew Drake

Beyond 385 Yards

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If you've run a marathon, you'll know the final 385 yards once you pass the 26 mile marker is just the tiny tip of a massive iceberg which includes months of sacrifice, commitment and dedication. Join us as three experienced marathon runners share their weekly ups and downs through training blocks, with each series covering the build up to spring and autumn marathons. We started with Chris and Andrew's block to Valencia in December 2023. Next up is the build to London marathon in April 2024 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond385yards/?hl=en Meet your hosts Chris Fawcett P...

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Andrew Drake

Episodes

Manchester half debrief. How should we set marathon targets? And how not to experience 'runner's guts'. 7 weeks until Valencia marathon 16.10.2023 57:56

It's episode 7 and only 7 weeks until Valencia marathon! This week we cover; A recap of Chris' outstanding time at Manchester half marathon. The good, bad and the ugly of our training weeks. Karl went for a run! Plus hear the long-winded version of how Andrew landed on NOT doing Bath half marathon the day after his first pain-free run for nearly two weeks. Listener questions How should you set and...

Should we all be doing hot yoga? Or is cold water therapy the magic we all need? 8 weeks until Valencia 09.10.2023 1:05:58

It's episode 6 and only 8 weeks until Valencia marathon! This week we cover; A brief recap of the outstanding performances at Chicago marathon. The good, bad and the ugly of our training weeks. (spoiler alert. Chris is back to nearly 100 miles. Karl/s life is now all about hot yoga. Andrew's been getting dry needling treatment). Should we all be doing hot yoga? Karl shares his experience of sweati...

Berlin debrief with Lizzie. Perfect marathon pacing and how should we recover post race? 9 weeks until Valencia 02.10.2023 1:07:26

It's episode 5 and this week it's Andrew, Chris and Karl for the first 20 minutes before Lizzie joins us for a Berlin marathon debrief. This week we cover; The good, bad and the ugly of our training weeks. (spoiler alert. More Zwift for Karl, Chris back up to 68 miles and Andrew has a sore hamstring) A debrief of Berlin marathon with Lizzie. Did she have a german sausage? Listener questions How to...

Midland Road Relays, Chris' achilles woes and it's Berlin race day. 10 weeks until Valencia. 24.09.2023 1:03:29

We're back for episode 4 and this week it's Andrew, Chris and Karl. Lizzie is in Berlin running a 2.5 minute PB so should be back with us next week. Lots covered this week, including; Karl gloating about BRAT's performance at the Midland Road Relays A recap of Berlin maratuon, including Lizzie's outstanding performance. The good, bad and the ugly of our training weeks. (spoiler alert. Lots of good...

How much fruit toast is too much? Do massage guns work? 11 weeks until Valencia 18.09.2023 1:03:06

We're back for episode 3 and this week it's Andrew, Chris and Karl. Lots covered this week, including; Andrew's change of approach for Valencia. Forget the half marathon, it's all in for the A race. The good, bad and the ugly of our training weeks. (spoiler alert. Lots of good for Andrew. Lots of bad and ugly for Chris and Karl) Training fad of the week. Massage guns. Listener questions Is having...

Lizzie's hosting debut. How slow should easy runs be? 12 weeks until Valencia 11.09.2023 1:12:24

We have a full house of four co-hosts this week as Lizzie joins us. Topics covered this week. An introduction from Lizzie What do we mean by sub-elite and who is this podcast for? (answers - we don't know and for everyone that wants to improve their marathon times) What's going on with Karl's running and how did he manage to break himself? Lizzie's road to Berlin and why she can't wait for a Germa...

Launch time baby! Does beetroot do more than make your wee purple? Cardiff 10k pain. 13 weeks until Valencia 04.09.2023 59:45

Welcome to our launch episode! For our first episode it's Andrew, Karl and Chris on the mics as Lizzie couldn't make it. But don't worry, we'll have her with us next week (we hope). After a brief introduction from our guests we cover, The good, the bad and the ugly of our respective training weeks. This includes a summary of a pretty terrible effort at the Cardiff 10K from Andrew. Training fad of...