{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a589aca6f1292268695217d/6a9819e61d1d1a8a9da10ff1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP11 - World records in Zurich, Sydney marathon","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a589aca6f1292268695217d/1788352977757-7ec5e6e3-4d75-4fe7-84a5-04eeb5641fcd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It’s episode 11 of <em>Beyond the Splits</em> and we’re officially into double figures!</p><p>This week we’re reviewing the latest Diamond League action in Zurich which gave us world records, an incredible pole vault competition and great 800m races.</p><p>We also get into the reality of marathon training as autumn road races get ever closer. How much is too much? When should you back off? And how easy is it to become completely obsessed with mileage, pace and Strava stats?</p><p>We admit our own “toxic running habits” - from comparing ourselves to other runners on Strava, to judging people’s choice of hydration vest, and the controversial question of whether you should pause your watch at traffic lights.</p><p>Plus, we revisit our conversation with Natasha Wilson and what we learned from hearing about her marathon training, including the fact that an elite marathon build doesn’t always have to be the perfect, uninterrupted block.</p>","author_name":"Elle Warren and Russel Astle-Coates"}