#131: From 3:40 to a 2:21 marathon at age 43. Ian Sharman's lessons from 250 marathons and ultras.

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Ian Sharman improved his marathon time from a 3:40 to a 2:21 at age 43. He has completed over 250 marathons and ultramarathons. He shares the simple training shifts for his biggest breakthroughs and the mindset behind long-term improvement.

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Topics covered:

00:00 — Ian Sharman's biggest running lessons
01:55 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsor
02:47 — Consistency beats heroic workouts
09:31 — Why runners struggle with consistency
11:26 — Flexibility vs rigid training plans
12:45 — Should you make up missed runs?
15:57 — PB Running Coaching Program
16:26 — Balancing running with family & life
19:24 — The purpose behind every run
22:08 — Ian's 2 :32 marathon breakthrough
25:40 — What is flow running?
31:02 — The three phases of every race
36:47 — The power of hiking in ultrarunning
43:04 — Why your slowest mile matters most
45:39 — Ian's biggest race mistakes & Boston 2018
51:44 — How aging changes your training
56:45 — Do you really need long training runs?
1:02:55 — Road runner's guide to trail running
1:08:15 — Pain vs suffering
1:17:09 — What 100 miles does to your body
1:19:55 — Heat training for ultrarunners
1:24:22 — The core message of The Art of Ultrarunning
1:25:37 — Where to find Ian Sharman and his book
1:27:58 — Closing thoughts

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