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What does it take to run a 2:04 marathon? German marathon record holder Amanal Petros shares the training, mindset and remarkable journey behind becoming one of the fastest marathoners in the world.
Amanal takes us inside 200km+ training weeks at altitude in Kenya, explains how carbon-plated shoes have changed elite racing, and why technology can never replace hard work, consistency and belief.
From arriving in Germany alone at 16 to breaking national records, Amanal shares how running transformed his life, and why setbacks have never stopped him from chasing what's next.
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🎬 Best Episodes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW4XCrSh_r9Y
00:00 European Marathon Gold And Race Strategy
02:46 Why Marathon Running Still Feels Like Freedom
05:25 Discipline, Pain And The Marathon Mindset
06:00 Super Shoes, Carbon Plates And Running Performance
08:50 How Much Do Super Shoes Actually Help?
10:45 Zone 2, Kenyan Training And Running Volume
16:13 Marathon Fueling, Glycogen And Recovery
17:10 10K Fueling, Caffeine And Race Preparation
20:57 Sodium Bicarbonate For 10K And Track Racing
22:12 Marathon Gels, Sub-3 Goals And Performance
23:48 Perfect 10K Race Strategy And Pacing
32:06 Kenyan Altitude Training And Sea-Level Performance
34:15 How To Improve Your Running Every Day
35:33 Training Motivation, Goals And Mental Strength
39:13 From Beginner Runner To 59:22 Half Marathon
40:42 Breaking The Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
42:03 Small Training Changes That Make You Faster
43:00 Marathon Disappointment, Resilience And Recovery
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What does it take to run a 2:04 marathon? German marathon record holder Amanal Petros shares the training, mindset and remarkable journey behind becoming one of the fastest marathoners in the world.
Amanal takes us inside 200km+ training weeks at altitude in Kenya, explains how carbon-plated shoes have changed elite racing, and why technology can never replace hard work, consistency and belief.
From arriving in Germany alone at 16 to breaking national records, Amanal shares how running transformed his life, and why setbacks have never stopped him from chasing what's next.
Watch more UNTAPPED videos:
🎥 New Episodes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFye1l_B8GfP9LkCflm_foCisfqVnqp7o
🧬 Extra Mile: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFye1l_B8GfPWdlepO-VVPPkfxil3a3yt
🏃♂️ Road To 2:45 Marathon: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLebQQMedB3fU
👟 Running Hacks & Training Tips: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFye1l_B8GfNT-yH19PfMP_s6xcG2CDO-
🎬 Best Episodes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW4XCrSh_r9Y
00:00 European Marathon Gold And Race Strategy
02:46 Why Marathon Running Still Feels Like Freedom
05:25 Discipline, Pain And The Marathon Mindset
06:00 Super Shoes, Carbon Plates And Running Performance
08:50 How Much Do Super Shoes Actually Help?
10:45 Zone 2, Kenyan Training And Running Volume
16:13 Marathon Fueling, Glycogen And Recovery
17:10 10K Fueling, Caffeine And Race Preparation
20:57 Sodium Bicarbonate For 10K And Track Racing
22:12 Marathon Gels, Sub-3 Goals And Performance
23:48 Perfect 10K Race Strategy And Pacing
32:06 Kenyan Altitude Training And Sea-Level Performance
34:15 How To Improve Your Running Every Day
35:33 Training Motivation, Goals And Mental Strength
39:13 From Beginner Runner To 59:22 Half Marathon
40:42 Breaking The Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
42:03 Small Training Changes That Make You Faster
43:00 Marathon Disappointment, Resilience And Recovery
PARTNERS
Do Health 👉 For your long-term health. Head to highpfrmc.com/dohealth-ut-yt to sign up now
GQ Box 👉 Treat yourself or someone else and use code UNTAPPED20 for an extra 20% off at: highpfrmc.com/GQ_YT
Heights 👉 Get 20% off your first month of any subscription at highpfrmc.com/UT_Heights_YT and use untappedpod at checkout
GET IN TOUCH
💬 WhatsApp us a message or voicenote ➡️ wa.me/message/3WKM4SDWPMAMG1
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#Podcast #Fitness #FitnessPodcast #Running #RunningPodcast #Training #TrainingTips #HighPerformance #AmanalPetros #EuropeanChampions #GoldMedalist #Interview #RunningMotivation
