{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Marathon Podcast","title":"#174 Relisten: Jimmy Whelan - From Pro Cycling to Elite Running & His First Marathon","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4979,"description":"Relisten to one of the most popular episodes of The Marathon Podcast:How does an athlete go from professional cycling to elite distance running — in less than a year?In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Jimmy Whelan joins the show to discuss his remarkable transition from WorldTour-level cycling to professional running. After years racing internationally with EF, Jimmy stepped away from cycling — and within a year ran a sub-30 10K and a 61-minute half marathon, earning his place as a professional runner.We talk about the differences between cycling and running, how aerobic fitness transfers, what surprised him most about running training, and how he’s preparing for his first-ever marathon. This is a fascinating look at elite endurance performance, adaptation, and what’s possible when world-class fitness meets a new discipline.A must-listen for runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes curious about cross-training, aerobic development, and marathon potential.🎁 Partner OffersGet 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbStart your free Musicbed trial:https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns📸 Follow Kristian’s journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY🔗 Watch & Follow","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qTvs4guYkofQN62LKXBtbARQG_WMNOoypuQJinJIWTI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZWQ0/ZmY5ZjRkYjhkZDI1/YTk5NWI5OWFhMWRi/NDYxZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}