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#179 Relisten Alfie Manthorpe: The British Runner "Everyone" Is Talking About
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Episode #179 Relisten Alfie Manthorpe: The British Runner "Everyone" Is Talking About
How does a runner break through stagnation and start competing at a higher level?
In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Alfie Manthorpe — the British runner everyone seems to be talking about — joins the show to break down his journey, his recent performances, and the training changes that have driven his progress.
We talk about Alfie’s background, his experience at altitude in Sierra Nevada, the three key pillars that transformed his running, and how he’s planning to approach the marathon distance this year. We also dig into fueling, easy pacing, self-coaching, and how social media has shaped modern British running culture.
A practical, honest conversation for runners looking to train smarter, stay consistent, and take the next step forward.
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🕒 Time Stamps
00:00:00 — Host Updates & Podcast Intro
00:07:00 — Sierra Nevada Altitude Camp
00:09:59 — Alfie’s Running Journey
00:12:39 — Breaking Through Stagnation
00:19:53 — The Three Pillars: Fueling, Shoes & Easy Pace
00:21:55 — Fueling & Hydration Fundamentals
00:31:30 — Self-Coaching & Half Marathon Breakthrough
00:35:34 — Social Media & British Running Culture
00:43:47 — Weekly Training Structure & Heat Adaptation
00:50:16 — Strength, Form & 10K–Marathon Crossover
00:56:48 — Altitude Lessons & Norwegian Influences
01:05:47 — Key Takeaways & Performance Lessons
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