{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Marathon Podcast","title":"#157 George Grassly: The accountant who won the mass race at London Marathon","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f8160ca3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4689,"description":"Donate to Metastatic: https://www.metastaticmission.org/Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code \"KRISTIAN\"Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code \"WARWICKRUNS\": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbGeorge Grassly was running 30K a week and working long days as an accountant in London when he decided to enter the London Marathon. A year and a half later, he crossed the finish line in 2:12:54, winning the mass race and finishing 10th Brit overall.In this episode, George talks about going from a casual runner to a 200K-a-week athlete while keeping his full-time job, what changed between his 2:21 debut and his 2:12 breakthrough, and why training with faster people was the single biggest unlock. He also takes us inside race day at London, and having to negotiate his way to getting a finisher's medal.Whether you're chasing a PR or just trying to fit running around a busy life, George's story is proof that your goals might be more realistic than you think.Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed:MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY","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}