Is a 1:57 Marathon Possible? How Much Is Technology vs Performance | Marty Bordignon
About this episode
Marty Bordignon discusses marathon performance, technology's impact, and recent race outcomes with host Matt.
Hope you like the new thumbnail :) Marty is back with 9–10 weeks to go until the Gold Coast Marathon, diving into a London Marathon debrief, the rise of supershoe tech, and where performance gains really come from. They discuss Adidas' Evo 3 hype, extreme pricing, and whether improvements are driven more by shoes, fueling strategies, bicarb, and training rather than technology alone. Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/ Marty's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/18059049/ Marty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlawrence9/ Marty's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ew25sLDQD4LX9veQC9qRP?si=oGyi_93FT56WRgEjeIv1dQ Phuket Running Experience: https://www.thegloberunners.com/phuket-running-experience/ Supporters Club: https://www.sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox The episode breaks down the London Marathon races, including Sawe's decisive finish, Kjelcha potentially missing a late bottle, and how the course compares to other fast majors. They also touch on the women's race, with Tigst Assefa taking the win over Hellen Obiri, and discuss how…
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