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Episode 95 – The Record-Breaking 2026 London Marathon Review

In this episode, I break down one of the greatest marathon days in history — the incredible 2026 London Marathon.

We dive into:

•  Sabastian Sawe’s historic 1:59:30 marathon
•  Two men going sub-2 in the same race 
•  Jacob Kiplimo breaking the world record and still finishing third 
•  Tigst Assefa’s women-only world record 
•  The astonishing pacing statistics behind the performances 
•  Why Sawe’s second half marathon was faster than the current American half marathon record 
•  The role of super shoes, skepticism and elite performance 
•  What everyday runners can learn from the greatest marathon ever run 

I also reflect on my own recent half marathon, booking Newport Marathon for next spring, and why performances like this should challenge all of us to rethink what’s possible — not just in running, but in life.

This is a deep dive into marathon running, mindset, human potential and the culture around elite sport.

If you’re an over-35 runner chasing your own marathon dreams, this one’s for you.

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