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How Does Elite Athlete Alex Yee Taper for a Marathon?

How Does Elite Athlete Alex Yee Taper for a Marathon?

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 World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week fourteen of marathon training. For this episode, they're joined by Olympic and world triathlon champion Alex Yee, who is running his first marathon! With a career built on endurance, speed, and Olympic glory, Alex shares how he’s approaching the unknown of 26.2 miles; physically, mentally, and emotionally. Any questions, please email us: hello@paulasrunpod.com, or you can leave a voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 – we love hearing from you! Timecodes: 05:00 – Welcoming Alex Yee: Why the Marathon, Why Now? 10:00 – Olympic Mindset: Learning From Paris 13:00 – How Alex Handles Fatigue and Mental Toughness 15:30 – Marathon Training Shifts: Volume, Load & Fuelling 18:50 – Lessons From Long Runs 24:10 – Dealing with Setbacks: Alex’s Philosophy on Failure 26:30 – Taper Time: His Approach to the Final 3 Weeks 30:00 – Fuelling and Carbo-Loading: What’s Changed for Marathon Prep 40:00 – Reflections on First Marathons: Tips from the Hosts This podcast proudly supports Children with Cancer UK - Britain's leading childhood cancer charity supporting families and research since 1988. Sadly ten children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK and it is the biggest cause of death in young people under the age of 15. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4h5SoXU to help the charity succeed in its mission to ensure every child and young person survives cancer. To find out more about Children with Cancer UK and see how else you can get involved or get the support you need please visit https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/ Paula's Marathon Run Club is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production. Exec Produced by James Carpenter and Jon O'Donnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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