How Does Elite Athlete Alex Yee Taper for a Marathon?

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.

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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

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