The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

“My goals are to run faster on roads and longer on trails,” says Gene Dykes, the only living human to run a sub 3-hour marathon while being 70 years or older.  

 

Spartan Up Endurance Series host, Johnny Waite, talks with Gene about how to train, the benefits of using a coach and when to hit the reset button. In this episode you’ll learn…

 

-Three benefits to using a running coach

-Don’t sprint! Why Gene and older runners should avoid sprinting

-Use a mentor to set stretch goals

-Is the old adage ‘you have 15 years of competitive running’ true?

 

Connect with Gene: 

-Twitter: @TheUltraGeezer

-Instagram: @genewdykes

-Website: UltraGeezer

 

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This episode is brought to you by Gone Rogue. Use the code ‘spartan25’ to get 25% off. 

 

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CREDITS:

Producer: Ryan Warner

Hosts: Johnny Waite

Sr Producer: Marion Abrams

 

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