Episode 81: The Journey of Running 13 Marathons in 13 Days: An Interview with Tom McClure
12/04/23 • 33 min
The Journey of Running 13 Marathons in 13 Days: An Interview with Tom McClure
In a special episode of the pH Nutrition Podcast, Coach Tom McClure shares the details of his recent achievement of running 13 marathons in 13 days. He delves into the physical and mental challenges he faced throughout the grueling endurance test. Tom's motive behind the feat was to raise awareness for men's mental health issues, in particular, suicide. He outlines how his focus on the greater cause helped him push through pain and fatigue. Tom also highlights some strategies he used, such as having a consistent structure to his eating and training schedules, practicing resilience through adversity, and leaning on his support network for strength. Despite the hardships, Tom articulates the immense sense of accomplishment and pride in contributing towards such a crucial cause.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Post-Marathon Recovery Discussion
00:54 Reasons Behind the 13 Marathons Challenge
03:22 Training and Preparation for the Challenge
07:42 Fuelling Strategy During the Marathons
15:51 Psychological Impacts and Coping Mechanisms
27:45 Reflections and Future Plans
31:47 Closing Remarks and Appreciation
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The Journey of Running 13 Marathons in 13 Days: An Interview with Tom McClure
In a special episode of the pH Nutrition Podcast, Coach Tom McClure shares the details of his recent achievement of running 13 marathons in 13 days. He delves into the physical and mental challenges he faced throughout the grueling endurance test. Tom's motive behind the feat was to raise awareness for men's mental health issues, in particular, suicide. He outlines how his focus on the greater cause helped him push through pain and fatigue. Tom also highlights some strategies he used, such as having a consistent structure to his eating and training schedules, practicing resilience through adversity, and leaning on his support network for strength. Despite the hardships, Tom articulates the immense sense of accomplishment and pride in contributing towards such a crucial cause.
For more info on our programs head over to our website here
Check out our Instagram page where we post tonnes of useful info here
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Post-Marathon Recovery Discussion
00:54 Reasons Behind the 13 Marathons Challenge
03:22 Training and Preparation for the Challenge
07:42 Fuelling Strategy During the Marathons
15:51 Psychological Impacts and Coping Mechanisms
27:45 Reflections and Future Plans
31:47 Closing Remarks and Appreciation
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- 00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation
- 00:56 The Impact of Alcohol on Exercise
- 01:29 Research on Alcohol and Exercise
- 02:39 Personal Experiences with Alcohol and Exercise
- 06:04 Strategies for Managing Alcohol Intake
- 12:47 Choosing the Right Alcoholic Drinks
- 16:28 Balancing Social Life and Fitness Goals
- 23:41 Personal Stories and Christmas Plans
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