How does a runner break through stagnation and start competing at a higher level?

In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Alfie Manthorpe — the British runner everyone seems to be talking about — joins the show to break down his journey, his recent performances, and the training changes that have driven his progress.

We talk about Alfie’s background, his experience at altitude in Sierra Nevada, the three key pillars that transformed his running, and how he’s planning to approach the marathon distance this year. We also dig into fueling, easy pacing, self-coaching, and how social media has shaped modern British running culture.

A practical, honest conversation for runners looking to train smarter, stay consistent, and take the next step forward.

🎁 Partner Offers

Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN

Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:
https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb

Start your free Musicbed trial:
https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick

🕒 Time Stamps

00:00:00 — Host Updates & Podcast Intro

00:07:00 — Sierra Nevada Altitude Camp

00:09:59 — Alfie’s Running Journey

00:12:39 — Breaking Through Stagnation

00:19:53 — The Three Pillars: Fueling, Shoes & Easy Pace

00:21:55 — Fueling & Hydration Fundamentals

00:31:30 — Self-Coaching & Half Marathon Breakthrough

00:35:34 — Social Media & British Running Culture

00:43:47 — Weekly Training Structure & Heat Adaptation

00:50:16 — Strength, Form & 10K–Marathon Crossover

00:56:48 — Altitude Lessons & Norwegian Influences

01:05:47 — Key Takeaways & Performance Lessons

Follow Alfie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/alfiemanthorpe/

🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"
Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/
Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb

Welcome to The Marathon Podcast!

A podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. In this running podcast, we will mainly focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more.

When I first created my running platforms, Herm Runs was one of the first people I started following. With a big voice in the running community, I've found his content to be inspiring. Regardless of our different goals as runners, he is very relatable.

In this episode we are talking about how Herm found running, how it has changed his life and how he himself keeps on changing other people's lives with his running content.

Herm recently started working with Adidas, and we are obviously talking about how that came to be and what that is like.

This is one of those episodes where I am really hoping that a lot of people will listen to it, because of the impact it can have.

Start your free Musicbed trial today: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

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

Music from Musicbed:

MB01XPYH8ZYENVA

MB0133EV2TCQFZY

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: / @warwickruns

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

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"
Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/
Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb

Felicia Pasadyn shocked herself and everyone else when she ran an incredible 2:35 in NY last weekend. With that she placed 14th and qualified for the Olympic Time Qualifiers.

Although everyone can see the results of her training, few can imagine what her training looks like. This is the most untraditional training method I've ever heard about.

Welcome to The Marathon Podcast!

A podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. In this running podcast, we will mainly focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more.

Start your free Musicbed trial today: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick

Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns

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

Music from Musicbed:

MB01XPYH8ZYENVA

MB0133EV2TCQFZY