#131: From 3:40 to a 2:21 marathon at age 43. Ian Sharman's lessons from 250 marathons and ultras.
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Ian Sharman improved his marathon time from a 3:40 to a 2:21 at age 43. He has completed over 250 marathons and ultramarathons. He shares the simple training shifts for his biggest breakthroughs and the mindset behind long-term improvement.
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Topics covered: 00:00 — Ian Sharman's biggest running lessons 01:55 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsor 02:47 — Consistency beats heroic workouts 09:31 — Why runners struggle with consistency 11:26 — Flexibility vs rigid training plans 12:45 — Should you make up missed runs? 15:57 — PB Running Coaching Program 16:26 — Balancing running with family & life 19:24 — The purpose behind every run 22:08 — Ian's 2 :32 marathon breakthrough 25:40 — What is flow running? 31:02 — The three phases of every race 36:47 — The power of hiking in ultrarunning 43:04 — Why your slowest mile matters most 45:39 — Ian's biggest race mistakes & Boston 2018 51:44 — How aging changes your training 56:45 — Do you really need long training runs? 1:02:55 — Road runner's guide to trail running 1:08:15 — Pain vs suffering 1:17:09 — What 100 miles does to your body 1:19:55 — Heat training for ultrarunners 1:24:22 — The core message of The Art of Ultrarunning 1:25:37 — Where to find Ian Sharman and his book 1:27:58 — Closing thoughts
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