12 Months to Marathon
Hi, I'm John Hill. I host 12 Months to Marathon—the running podcast for people over 35 with marathon dreams. Whether you are looking for a personal best or want to run a marathon, my story and regular tips should help you get there.
I didn't run my first marathon until I was 36. I ran my first sub-3 marathon at the age of 45. If I can do it, so can you!
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12 Months to Marathon
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 79 - Simplifying Running Speak
🎙️ 12 Months to Marathon – Episode 79: Simplifying Running Speak
Are you overthinking the terminology in your training plan? In this episode, I dive deep into the real reason runners get overwhelmed by terms like “tempo,” “threshold,” and “floating reps” and why none of it actually matters if you’re not applying it in real life.
He shares:
- A brutally honest take on over-intellectualising running
- Why running by feel can take you further than fancy terms ever will
- The story of how I broke sub-3 without even knowing what cadence meant
- How to avoid the “gatekeeping” trap and focus on what really matters for runners over 35
- Why understanding your plan beats trying to impress Strava with big words
If you’ve ever felt confused, “not smart enough,” or like you didn’t belong in the running world because of the jargon, this episode is for you.
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