The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon

18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months; from newbie to sub 2:25 marathon in 18 months

The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon

Show Notes

We examine how posh-boy James Whittington (36yrs - 3 young kids - big city job with long hours - only runs 4 times per week) has gone from newbie runner in May 2023 with 18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months and how he'll press on to run sub 2:25 in less than 18 months of running.

James 'Rees-Mogg' Whittington's story will blow your mind...

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