Join Andrew as he prepares for the Seoul Marathon, sharing his excitement and nervousness. He discusses his training, meeting up with his running buddy, Jimmy, and his goal to run the marathon in under 3 hours. Hear about his dilemma over buying 'Super Shoes' for faster running and his optimism before the race
Andrew aims to break his personal record in the Seoul marathon, striving for a sub-three-hour time.
Andrew contemplates buying 'Super Shoes' for better running performance but decides against it due to cost.
Deep dives
Excitement for Seoul Marathon with Running Buddy Jimmy
Andrew shares his anticipation for the upcoming Seoul marathon where he and his running buddy Jimmy will participate. Having previously run a marathon together, they both have set personal goals for this event. Andrew aims to break his personal record and achieve a sub-three-hour time, considering it a milestone in proving his running prowess.
Deliberation on Purchasing Super Shoes
Andrew discusses the trend of 'Super Shoes' in the running world, highlighting their advanced technology, including carbon plates for better performance. While his friend Jimmy is eager to purchase a pair, Andrew deliberates due to the high cost of around $300. After considering buying them and setting a decision deadline, he ultimately decides not to purchase the shoes as they sell out before he can make a final choice.
Running Gear Dilemma and Notable Running Expressions
Andrew reflects on the evolving running shoe technology and the expenses associated with the sport, finding running gear to be more costly than anticipated. He also shares the expression 'to chip away,' explaining its significance in gradually achieving goals. Despite the uncertainty of using Super Shoes, Andrew maintains his focus on training and preparing for the Seoul marathon, hoping to give his best performance.
Join Andrew as he gets ready for the Seoul Marathon. He shares his feelings of excitement and nervousness as he prepares for this big race. You'll hear all about Andrew's training - the hard workouts he has been doing to get ready. He talks about meeting up with his running buddy, Jimmy, and about his goals for the marathon, like trying to run it in under 3 hours.
Andrew also tells some funny stories, like his struggle over whether to buy expensive new "super shoes" that are supposed to help runners go faster.
Listening to his stories will keep you entertained while exposing you to real English conversation. You'll learn useful vocabulary related to running, racing, and other athletic activities. This episode provides an immersive English listening comprehension
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