#124 2:17 Marathoner Emiel Berghout started running at 30 y/o

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In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Emiel Berghout is our guest. Emiel has a unique story, as he started running at 30 years old with no prior running experience. At 37, he is a 2:17 marathoner and he keeps on improving.

Emiel is a well-know name and face in the Netherlands as one of the biggest running influencers. In this episode, Emiel shares how he got to where he is today and what his progression has been like.

Emiel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiel.berghout

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emiel.berghout

Time stamps:

00:00:00 Navigating Olympic Reflections and Tokyo Marathon Uncertainty
00:08:18 Welcoming 2:17 Marathoner Emiel Berghout to the Podcast
00:13:07 From Smoking to Sub-20 5K: Emiel's Unexpected Running Start
00:22:20 Emiel's Competitive Nature and Public Perception of His Progress
00:29:49 The Grueling Sub-2:30 Debut at Rotterdam Marathon
00:37:30 Altitude Training and the Humbled Amsterdam Marathon Performance
00:43:50 The Journey from 2:26 to Breaking the 2:20 Marathon Barrier
00:58:48 Conquering Heat and Achieving Negative Splits in Berlin and Amsterdam
01:11:44 Emiel's High-Volume Training Philosophy and Weekly Structure
01:18:23 Optimizing Performance with Zone 1 Training and Lactate Testing
01:23:54 Overcoming Mental Barriers and Finding a 'Second Life' in Races
01:32:09 Emiel's Advice for Runners and His Ambitious Sub-2:15 Marathon Goal
01:35:34 Kristian's Reflections on Emiel's Story and Upcoming Podcast Guests

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