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Ep. 128 - Biggest Running Weekend in 2026? | Breaking Records, Barriers and more

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Has the impossible finally happened? In this episode, we break down Sabastian Sawe's historic, mind-bending sub-two-hour marathon world record in London, recap an epic Boston Marathon weekend, and celebrate Aaron’s incredible sub-3 marathon breakthrough.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The PR Project crew gets on the mic for one of the most monumental weeks in running history. We are still picking our jaws up off the floor after Sabastian Sawe shattered the two-hour barrier with an official 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. We unpack his fueling strategy, his adidas Evo Pro 3 shoes, and Tigst Assefa setting a new women-only world record!

Plus, we recap the Boston Marathon, including Sharon Lokedi's back-to-back victories and John Korir's blazing course record. On a personal note, we dive deep into Aaron’s sub-3 marathon breakthrough and why telling the whole, authentic story of your training block is so important. Finally, we debate how young is too young for long-distance races, put white running shoes on trial in Run Culture Court, and get Tommie’s bold prediction for the Detroit Pistons!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro, Gary Update

04:16 - Boston Marathon Weekend

07:48 - Eugene Marathon Weekend

08:56 - Aaron’s Sub-3 Marathon Breakthrough

20:45 - The Benefits of Telling the Whole Story

25:31 - Tommie Predicts Pistons in 7!

27:05 - Run Community Announcements / Shoutout

31:13 - Sawe World Record, Korir’s Boston Course Record, Mauri’s American Debut Record

40:58 - Sharon Lokedi’s Win in Boston & Tigst Assefa Record in London

44:56 - Sawe’s Fueling Strategy + adidas Evo Pro 3

50:03 - Peter Bromka v. Flap Jack

50:26 - How Young is Too Young For Long Distance Races?

53:42 - Run Culture Court: White Shoes Are On Trial

59:07 - PR Shoutouts

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Tommie: / tommie_runz

Aaron: / aaronxworldwide

Gary: / garyisarunner

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