How I Ran A 2:38 Marathon Aged 40

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After 3 and a half years of trying to get back under 2h40 to qualify for the London Marathon Championship race , the goal was realised at Valencia 2023 so I thought I'd put together a comprehensive list of everything I did and used in the build up to the race including the kit I used, all my training and the changes I made to my nutrition and mindset. Enjoy! Kit worn in the video: Getting It Done Hoodie https://benparkes.com/products/2024-gettingitdone-hoodie-1 PB Cap https://benparkes.com/collections/23-5-panel/products/pb-running-hat The best running and casual gear with fast worldwide shipping! Use code YOUTUBE for 10% off your order: https://benparkes.com/collections/merchandise For a PB/PR in your next race, check out our amazing training plans! https://benparkes.com/collections/plans Follow along on Social Media! Second Channel - @benparkestheextramile Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/benparkes Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/benparkesruns Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/benparkes Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2310069 Join the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPqG0yh_xPm2AyLjffbDvw/join Products mentioned: Soar singlet https://benparkes.com/collections/23-singlets/products/2023-elite-soar-singlet-2 Shalane's Book https://amzn.to/3RQrSqk Rich Roll's book https://amzn.to/3HinkUJ Foot roller https://rollrecovery.com/products/r3 CALM drink https://www.dolphinfitness.co.uk/en/natural-vitality-natural-calm-226g/213367/?o=Raspberry%20Lemon&ladid=uk&gad_source=1 iPod https://support.apple.com/kb/sp656?locale=en_US Precision Hydration Electrolyte https://amzn.to/3vtnLJa Maurten Gels 160 https://amzn.to/48W7Em3 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:58 Kit 4:22 Training 8:10 Nutrition 10:16 Recovery 12:45 Mindset 15:42 The Future