Elite Marathon Secrets from 'The Silver Bullet' | Marcel Hug & Patrick McKeown Reveal All

About this episode

Marcel Hug shares his journey and insights on wheelchair racing and the importance of breathwork in performance.

In this powerful and inspiring conversation, Paralympic legend Marcel Hug sits down with Patrick McKeown to reflect on his remarkable journey in wheelchair racing. With six Paralympic Games, seven gold medals, and six world records to his name, Marcel shares the mindset, training strategies, and personal philosophy that drive his success. Born with Spina Bifida, Marcel transitioned to a wheelchair at the age of eight—an experience that marked the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of excellence. He opens up about how his coach Paulo Roman has shaped his career, and how technology has revolutionized racing through innovations like carbon fiber chairs. Marcel also dives into the power of nasal breathing, a technique he adopted after reading Patrick’s book. He explains how it transformed his training, boosted his focus, and helped manage stress—not just on the track but in daily life. You’ll also hear about: The mental game of high-performance sport His approach to altitude training, recovery, and sleep The growing importance of breathwork in elite sports What’s next in his career—including marathons in Australia, Berlin, New York, and the World Championships in India Whether you're an…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick McKeown

Guest: Marcel Hug

Topics covered

• wheelchair racing
• Paralympics
• breathwork
• training strategies
• mindset
• resilience

Keywords

• Marcel Hug
• wheelchair racing
• breathwork
• Paralympics
• training strategies
• mindset
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oxygen Advantage, Paralympics, World Championships

Books & works: Patrick’s book

Places: Australia, Berlin, New York, India

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