The Running Channel Podcast 14: Why Sarah Ran A Marathon On Her Own
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Apr 22, 2023 A chat about tackling the Boston course early to film and learn the route. A quirky run-through of course scenery, smells and Heartbreak Hill Strava antics. Rebrand news and what ‘improve’ means for the channel. Plans for London Marathon weekend, a marathon proposal tale, parkrun meetups and listener questions on treadmills and cadence.
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Sarah Ran Boston Solo To Film The Course
- Sarah ran the Boston Marathon course alone the day before the official race to film and explain the route.
- She paced herself, stopped for traffic lights and battery swaps, and enjoyed learning landmarks from start towns through to Boston.
Andy Tried The Heartbreak Hill Strava Record
- Andy attempted the Strava segment on Heartbreak Hill during the Boston trip and finished second by three seconds.
- He jumped out of the van with minimal warm-up, pushed hard up the 870m segment and nearly vomited from the effort.
Improve Means More Than Speed
- The Running Channel's new tagline Run Improve Repeat reframes improvement beyond speed to personal goals and wellbeing.
- Presenters reported improvement meant consistency, mental health benefits, and small sustainable gains, not just faster times.