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The 2025 Chester Marathon Review with Dom Littler | Race Highlights & Insights

The 2025 Chester Marathon Review with Dom Littler | Race Highlights & Insights

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Join host Tim Rogers and finisher Dom Littler as they dive into the 2025 Chester Marathon — breaking down race highlights, runner experiences, and performance insights from one of the UK’s most scenic 26.2-mile courses. Whether you ran it, cheered from the sidelines, or are planning your next big race, this episode offers the perfect post-race debrief for every running fan.

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Keywords running, marathon, Chester Marathon, training, race day, Dom, mental health, running community, pacing, marathon training Summary In this episode, Tim Rogers interviews Dom, who recently completed the Chester Marathon. Dom shares his journey from casual running to tackling marathons, discussing his training methods, race day experiences, and the emotional highs and lows of running. He reflects on the importance of community support, pacing strategies, and lessons learned for future races, including his upcoming London Marathon. Takeaways
  • Dom started running to raise money for men's mental health.
  • He transitioned from 10K to marathon after a challenge from friends.
  • Training for Chester included long runs on a treadmill due to weather.
  • Dom's training included speed work with a local running club.
  • He achieved a personal best during the Chester Marathon.
  • The course was scenic, running through Wales and back to England.
  • Crowd support was strong, especially in the countryside.
  • Dom experienced cramps during the race but managed to push through.
  • He learned the importance of hill training for future races.
  • Dom aims for a sub-3:30 marathon in London.
Titles
  • From 10K to Marathon: Dom's Journey
  • Chester Marathon: A Runner's Experience
Sound Bites
  • "I could run a marathon sub 4."
  • "Chester's a really nice route to do."
  • "I want to aim for 3:30 in London."
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dom's Running Journey 02:20 Transitioning to Marathon Running 03:04 Training Regimen for Chester Marathon 05:27 Race Day Preparation and Experience 07:55 Course Overview and Crowd Support 10:28 Pacing and Race Strategy 13:08 Emotional Journey to the Finish Line 15:33 Post-Race Reflections and Learnings 18:06 Looking Ahead to Future Races
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