#172 Howard Calvert: 2:29 marathoner at 47 and using ultras as training

About this episode

Howard Calvert discusses his unconventional training approach that led him to run a sub-2:30 marathon at the age of 47.

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People in this episode

Host: Kristian Warwick

Guest: Howard Calvert

Topics covered

• marathon training
• ultramarathons
• running techniques
• athlete interviews
• age and performance

Keywords

• marathon
• ultramarathon
• training
• running
• Howard Calvert
• Kristian Warwick
• STRAVA
• Athyx
• FlexBeam

Sponsors

STRAVA, Athyx, FlexBeam

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: loopedruncoaching.com, Recharge Health

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