What Was It Like Running The Worlds Highest Marathon? (Record Attempt) @runningchannel
What Was It Like Running The Worlds Highest Marathon? (Record Attempt)  @runningchannel
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In episode 158 of The Running Channel Podcast Tom discusses his experience of attempting to complete The World's Highest Marathon. With a start line at 6,893m this was always going to be a test of will, grit and determination, even more so than a test of running. Tune in to the episode to find out Tom's full experience. Plus the usual news from the world of running and viewer questions.

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What’s in this video?
00:00 Intro & The World's Highest Marathon
03:00 Marathon Training Catch-Up
07:00 Spring Training, Nutrition & Weather Woes
13:00 Preparing for the Altitude Marathon
18:00 Life at Altitude: Acclimatisation & Survival
25:00 Facing Failure and Lessons Learned
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39:00 Running Etiquette & Closing Thoughts

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