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Irish Olympian Stephen Scullion (2:09 marathon) joins us to break down what really separates good runners from the elite, and it’s probably not what you think.
Stephen challenges the zone 2 obsession, shares his "Just Another Sunday" philosophy for race-day confidence, and ranks the fastest super shoes on the planet (Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 takes top spot). We also discuss why discipline beats motivation, the weight-performance paradox, and his "patchwork quilt" approach to finding marginal gains.
Plus: Why Mo Farah squats 140kg at 55kg bodyweight, and what it really takes to run fast when no one's watching.
00:00 Breaking 2:10 – Talent vs Discipline
02:30 The Physiology Advantage (VO₂ Max & Running Economy)
06:56 Does Weight Really Matter in Marathon Performance?
09:31 The Perfect Marathon Training Week Explained
16:00 Zone 2 vs Speed Work – What Actually Makes You Faster?
23:36 Super Shoes: Game-Changer or Overhyped?
36:36 Shin Pain, Plates & Marathon Build Mistakes
48:00 Why You Hit the Wall (And How to Prevent It)**
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Irish Olympian Stephen Scullion (2:09 marathon) joins us to break down what really separates good runners from the elite, and it’s probably not what you think.
Stephen challenges the zone 2 obsession, shares his "Just Another Sunday" philosophy for race-day confidence, and ranks the fastest super shoes on the planet (Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 takes top spot). We also discuss why discipline beats motivation, the weight-performance paradox, and his "patchwork quilt" approach to finding marginal gains.
Plus: Why Mo Farah squats 140kg at 55kg bodyweight, and what it really takes to run fast when no one's watching.
00:00 Breaking 2:10 – Talent vs Discipline
02:30 The Physiology Advantage (VO₂ Max & Running Economy)
06:56 Does Weight Really Matter in Marathon Performance?
09:31 The Perfect Marathon Training Week Explained
16:00 Zone 2 vs Speed Work – What Actually Makes You Faster?
23:36 Super Shoes: Game-Changer or Overhyped?
36:36 Shin Pain, Plates & Marathon Build Mistakes
48:00 Why You Hit the Wall (And How to Prevent It)**
*Wach more Untapped videos*
Full episodes 👉youtube.com/@Untapped-Podcast/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=3
Vlogs 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=dLmUUzfm5mw&list=PLFye1l_B8GfP9Zd-dC0NGwLUyLmjMdTV2
*Explore High Performance* 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=9ppz9v8k7FY&list=PLhEga43DyktR8HYUK99SUGhpIMjrsVvKO
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WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: highpfrmc.com/UT-WHOOP-yt3
Visit Seattle 👉Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-yt
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