The Marathon Podcast

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

Show Notes

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/55GAPb


George 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/@Warwickruns


Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs


Music from Musicbed:MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

Creators and Guests

Host
Kristian Warwick

What is The Marathon Podcast?

Welcome to The Marathon Podcast!

The podcast that sponsors non-sponsored athletes. This is a podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. On this podcast, we will focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more.
Prepare for a new running companion, elite and non-elite guests, and inspiring stories.

Let's run and talk together!