46: John Shaw - World Age Marathon Record Holder 63yrs 2:41:33
About this episode
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with John Shaw - World Age Marathon Record Holder 63yrs 2:41:33. During the episode John unpacks his younger years, his time as a couch potato and then getting into running 59 to go on and set a Marathon World Record at age 63.
Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Growing up in Tasmania
- Enjoying AFL at a young age
- Family Life
- John's first Marathon
- Finding a new coach
- Melbourne Marathon
- Running a sub 2:50
- Relay Record
- John's achievements over the last year
- John's training leading into the marathon
- Running in Perth
- Training session that John doesn't like
- John's Physical Challenge – 5km Run
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