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A Runner’s Life

Hosted by Marcus Brown · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 208 episodes

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208
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About this podcast

Capturing the conversations that runner’s have offline and matter to them. The podcast is hosted by Marcus @marcus_runs and he explores the topics around training, racing and the impact running has on our day to day life’s.

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Marcus Brown hosts A Runner’s Life, a sports show with 208 episodes published.

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The Hardest Miles: Rose Harvey on Injury and Starting Again

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In this short conversation recorded at the new Puma store in Oxford Street, I sit down with Rose Harvey to talk honestly about returning from injury. We cover the mental challenges of being sidelined, rebuilding confiden

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More Than a Finish Line: Lessons from Building a Race in Just 3 Months

Apr 27, 202514mEp. 200S20

Today’s episode is a short, personal debrief on one of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever been part of launching a race from scratch in under three months. It’s been over a month since race day, and I needed some tim

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Leon 'Sweets' Lewis - The Boston-London Marathon Double and Running across Jamaica #199

Apr 21, 20251h 5mEp. 199S20

In this episode, I chat with Leon 'Sweets' Lewis about his upcoming challenge: racing the Boston and London Marathons back-to-back. Leon also shares his plans to run across Jamaica and how he stays motivated running 10K

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Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us,” & Why Haters Can Win: A Day in the Life of a Race Director #198

Feb 18, 202514mEp. 198S20

With race day just around the corner on March 16, 2025, at Victoria Park, we’re in full prep mode! In this episode, I take a lighthearted look at the Kendrick Lamar Not Like Us train that is is not slowly down at all. An

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A Day in the Life of a Race Director: The Highs & Lows of Building the Hackney Legacy Half #197

Feb 8, 202514mEp. 197S20

What does it really take to bring a brand-new race to life? In this episode, race director Marcus Brown takes you behind the scenes of the Hackney Legacy Half Marathon, sharing the highs, the lows, and the countless movi

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Running for a Purpose: Pete Cooper’s Mission to Make Coaching Accessible #196

Nov 17, 202443mEp. 196S19

Pete Cooper, Co-Founder of Coopah, turned personal tragedy into a mission to transform lives through running. From pioneering marathon challenges in lockdown to founding the Refugee Run Club, Pete’s story is one of resil

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Behind the Marathon with NYC Race Director Ted Metellus #195

Oct 20, 202455mEp. 195S19

Join us for a conversation with Ted Metellus, the race director of the New York City Marathon. In this episode, Ted shares his personal journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. We explore the unseen roles

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Berlin Marathon Recap: The Missed Target, The Secondary Win, and the Road in Between #194

Oct 17, 20241h 12mEp. 194S19

In this episode, I give a no-holds-barred account of my fifth Berlin Marathon experience. I came into the race with a specific goal in mind—didn’t hit it—but I managed to hit a B goal instead, my ninth sub 3 marathon. Th

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Rio Marathon met Black Jesus and the Moment Marcus & Rob Went Too Far #193

Jul 15, 20241h 22mEp. 193S19

In this episode, Phil recaps his adventure at the Rio De Janeiro Marathon, sharing highlights of the culture, the race, and a mishap even his 'Black Jesus' powers couldn't prevent. We catch up on everyone's training: Mar

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How to run a sub 2:50 marathon with Sam Sutherland - Chasing a Marathon PR #192

Jul 8, 202443mEp. 192S19

I've achieved eight sub-three-hour marathons, yet my personal best has stood for years. This series documents my journey to set a new record at the 2024 Berlin Marathon. In this episode, I talk to Sam Sutherland, who's p

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Chasing a Marathon PR - Thinking for Yourself in Training #191

Jul 2, 202415mEp. 191S15

In this episode, I play devil's advocate to the advice I shared previously about setting up a marathon training plan. While there's a lot of well-meaning guidance available, the truth is that what works for someone else

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Chasing a Marathon PR - Crafting Your Perfect Marathon Training Plan #190

Jul 1, 202416mEp. 190S15

I've completed eight sub-three-hour marathons, yet my personal record has remained untouched for several years. Join me on my quest to set a new personal record at the 2024 Berlin Marathon. In this episode, I'll share th

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Chasing a Marathon PR - How Biggie Smalls Boosts My Speed #189

Jun 30, 20249mEp. 189S15

At present I’ve run eight sub three hour marathons, and my marathon PR is several years old. In this series join me on my quest for a new personal record at the 2024 Berlin Marathon. In this podcast episode, I introduce

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Drama at the Boston Marathon Medical Tent, Drake vs. Kendrick, and the London Marathon Recap - #188

May 6, 202451mEp. 188S14

Welcome to our latest episode, where things get real, raw, and Rated R. If you're ready to laugh until you cry, buckle up because this is the podcast you've been waiting for. First up, CJ and Marcus give us the London Ma

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Chasing the Unicorn - Boston Marathon Live at Main Stage - #188

Apr 22, 202426mEp. 186S14

Listen to this exclusive recording from our live session at the Boston Marathon Main Stage on Saturday, April 13th, at 9:15 a.m. Join Marcus Brown, Philip King, and Robert Jackson as they talk about the impact that the B

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Marathon Prep & Team Meb Keflezighi 10: Behind the Scenes - #187

Apr 2, 202442mEp. 187S14

Join us for a candid chat as we gear up for the Boston Marathon. Rob, Phil, and I share our latest training updates, despite the challenges life throws our way, including Rob's recent loss of his mum. We also catch up wi

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Boston Marathon Blueprint: 3 Race Strategies for Your Personal Best with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - #186

Mar 20, 202446mEp. 185S14

Welcome to the Boston Marathon Mastery mini-series where I'm joined by my coach Matt Fox, a 2:20 marathoner, and Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marathoner and 8-time Boston finisher. We're cutting through the fluff to have an hone

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Tokyo Marathon Showdown: Kipchoge vs. CJ - Who Rocked the Jordan’s Better? #185

Mar 12, 20241h 3mEp. 185S14

In this episode of A Runner’s Life podcast, Corey, Phillip, Rob, and yours truly talk about the Tokyo Marathon 2024, where Kipchoge took on the course in style with his Jordans, sparking a debate over who rocked them bet

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Boston Marathon Mastery with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - Hill Training #184

Mar 11, 202459mEp. 184S14

Welcome to the Boston Marathon Mastery mini-series where I'm joined by my coach Matt Fox, a 2:20 marathoner, and Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marathoner and 8-time Boston finisher. We're cutting through the fluff to have an hone

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Stress Management & Finding Your Running Why's - Boston Marathoners Round Table #183

Feb 18, 20241h 13mEp. 183S14

In this episode of A Runner’s Life podcast, Corey, Phillip, Rob, and yours truly talk about stress management in our training, and uncover the deeper reasons behind why we run. No fluff, just real talk. We kick off with

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A Runner’s Life is hosted by Marcus Brown. The show is categorised under sports (running) and has published 208 episodes.

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A Runner’s Life has published 208 episodes.

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A Runner’s Life regularly covers sports, running. It sits in the sports category, with a running focus.

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