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Jan 2024
34m 15s

How to run your best marathon - part 1

RUNNER'S WORLD UK
About this episode
It may be the thing you've decided to do this year, or you're running a marathon again but would like to try and improve on your last effort. Either way, beginner or seasoned pro, running coach Sam Murphy joins us to chat through the principles she lays out in her new book and they are so great, we're making this one a two parter! Hosted on Acast. See acast. ... Show More
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