BWR299: From Pool to Pavement: Tom Marr’s Run2PB Success Story

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Tom Marr, a Run2PB athlete, alongside race recaps and community updates.

Welcome to episode 299 of the Better with Running podcast, where hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are officially entering the "nervous 299s." The update segment provides a global look at the Run2PB community, which continues to expand rapidly. Athletes are delivering impressive results in events ranging from Cape Town to Thailand, and the team is particularly excited about a new race entry in Norway. Additionally, the hosts shared a crucial update regarding the "Sweat vs. Steam" event; with the date locked for November 15, the planning team is working hard to ensure this year’s iteration offers an even larger, more vibrant carnival atmosphere for all participants. The episode also features a detailed race recap of the St. Anne’s Winery XCR. Chris managed to navigate the 8km course in 31:36, noting that his improved confidence on the descents was a direct result of consistent strength training and the reliable grip of his ON cross-country spikes, which helped him avoid the pitfalls of previous years. Meanwhile, Zac finished with a time of 29:42, though he admitted it was a grueling effort to find any sort of rhythm on a course defined by relentless…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Armstrong, Zac Newman

Guest: Tom Marr

Topics covered

• running
• athlete success
• race recap
• community updates
• event planning

Keywords

• Run2PB
• Tom Marr
• running events
• race recap
• athlete performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Run2PB

Products: ON cross-country spikes, Nike Zoom Streak 6s

Places: Cape Town, Thailand, Norway

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