{"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/6acfe0d7e039ee8e85d48567?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP19: Amsterdam in doubt | Chicago marathon | Are marathons actually easy?","description":"<p>This week we’ve got injury dramas, huge performances in Chicago, more Russel rants and a lot to say about the state of running! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️</p><p>Here’s what’s on the agenda:</p><p><br></p><p>😬 <strong>Amsterdam: Race Day or DNS?</strong></p><p>Russel’s plans are hanging in the balance after pacing the Chester Marathon left his sciatica and leg issues flaring up. Is Amsterdam still happening?</p><p>💪 <strong>Elle’s Valencia Marathon Build</strong></p><p>8 weeks to go and things are going well. </p><p>🏙️ <strong>Chicago Marathon Review</strong></p><p>We break down the elite races, from Amos Kipruto’s victory in 2:01 over Kiplimo, Lokedi vs Feysa, plus big results from the Americans. Plus - is Adidas now the undisputed #1 for shoes?</p><p>🔥 <strong>Is Running a Marathon Actually Easy?</strong></p><p>Spencer Matthews’ comments sparked plenty of online outrage, as usual. We discuss the difference between completing a marathon and racing one, and whether social media is manufacturing controversy for clicks.</p><p>🇦🇺 <strong>Kipchoge Takes on Melbourne</strong></p><p>Eliud Kipchoge is BACK, winning the Melbourne Marathon and breaks the course record. </p><p>📅 <strong>What’s Next?</strong></p><p>Amsterdam, the Yorkshire Marathon, Valencia training and upcoming race plans.</p><p>🎧 Tune in for another week of training talk, elite racing analysis, strong opinions and plenty of running chat.</p>","author_name":"Elle Warren and Russel Astle-Coates"}