Patrick Martin ran 2:24 at the most recent London Marathon at the age of 42 with only a little over 3 years of running experience behind him. Patrick was persuaded by work colleagues to race a 10km at age 38 and ran 38 minutes off training every 2nd day for a few weeks. Fast forward to April 2023 and Patrick ran 2:24:31 at the London Marathon without taking any carbohydrates or during the race. In this conversation Patrick talks about how he prepared for his first 10km race, his 2:24 at the London Marathon and everything he's learned along the way. This podcast episode is sponsored by: Precision Fuel & Hydration. Precison Fuel & Hydration are world leaders in sweat testing and the science of sports hydration and fuelling. Score 15% off their electrolyte + carbohydrate drink mixes, gels (including caffiene gels) and electrolye tablets by using the code SWEATELITE-POD at check out. Shop here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/  HVMN's Ketone IQ - Providing a clean energy boost without sugar or caffeine. One shot will help you feel clear, focused, and ready to take on the day. Score 15% off by using code SWEATELITE at checkout. Shop here: https://hvmn.com/ketone?rfsn=7251425.2e9005 Garmin - Train Brilliantly with the new Garmin Forerunner 965 - Garmin's brightest running smartwatch ever. With advanced GPS accuracy, the new Training Readiness functionality, HRV tracking and a beautiful AMOLED display, you'll love every run even more than before. Top4Running - One of Europe's fastest growing running retail stores offering the best running shoe brands and the latest running shoe models at the lowest prices. Need a new pair of trainers or racers? Check out Top4Running and score an additional discount by using the code SWEATELITE at checkout. Shop here: https://top4running.com/?a_box=e4yy7fdp  Learn more and join our Kenya Running Training Camp here: https://www.sweatelite.co/kenya/  Patrick Martin's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1859864 Patrick Martin's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickmartinrunning