The Training Trap That BROKE a 2:16 Marathoner…

I'm joined by Cole Gibbens to break down his London Marathon debut, where he ran 2:16 as a first-timer! We get into the training mistakes that led to a stress responses, the reality of disordered eating and under fueling in the men's running scene, and a hands-on look at the newly released Adidas Pro 5 - how it compares to the Pro 4 and what it means for race day. Raw, honest conversation about the parts of running nobody talking about enough.

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0:00 - Welcome & Introductions
1:36 - Tonbridge AC & Running Clubs
3:54 - Who Is Cole Gibbons?
5:20 - Running From a Young Age
9:37 - Childhood Running Ambitions
12:28 - The Complexity of Running
13:08 - What Is an Osteopath?
16:23 - Common Running Injuries
19:16 - Biomechanics & Social Media
20:17 - London Marathon 2025
22:25 - Elite vs Masses Start
25:08 - The Sub-2:20 Barrier
26:32 - Race Day Execution
28:50 - Heat Training Advantage
31:14 - Running Alone on the Mall
31:55 - Training Block & E-Scooter Injury
34:22 - Typical Training Week - 100 Miles
35:31 - Why Double Easy Runs
37:53 - Discipline & Running as Lifestyle
39:01 - YouTube & Post-London High
39:34 - Gold Medal Syndrome
40:53 - Berlin Marathon & Mileage Escalation
41:37 - Disordered Eating in Running
43:02 - Breaking the Cycle
45:01 - Fueling Rules for Runners
46:31 - Underfueling & Injuries
48:46 - Berlin Training - Gut Issues
51:09 - Finding a Good Space
51:33 - Stress Fracture & Comeback
52:54 - Coach Jonny Mellor
54:07 - Phantom Pain & MRI Scare
55:14 - Overcoming Injury
57:38 - Great North Run Comeback
58:58 - Less Volume, Better Results
59:45 - Great North Run Course Critique
1:01:32 - Race Splits & Execution
1:03:50 - Nailing the Race - 65:52
1:04:38 - Next Race Goals - Sub 2:15
1:05:47 - Working With Videographer Alex Philpot
1:08:03 - Shoe Chat - Alphafly 4 & Nike
1:11:12 - Training Without Carbon Shoes
1:11:42 - Adidas Pro 5 First Impressions
1:13:36 - Pro 5 for Heavier Runners
1:16:06 - Pro 5 Hands-On in Studio
1:17:48 - Catcalling - Girlfriend's Running Experience
1:20:55 - What Can Men Do?
1:24:52 - Outro & New Podcast