12 Months to Marathon
Hi, I'm John Hill. I host 12 Months to Marathon—the running podcast for people over 35 with marathon dreams. Whether you are looking for a personal best or want to run a marathon, my story and regular tips should help you get there.
I didn't run my first marathon until I was 36. I ran my first sub-3 marathon at the age of 45. If I can do it, so can you!
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12 Months to Marathon
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 70 - A Tribute to Eliud Kipchoge
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This special tribute episode dives into what makes Eliud Kipchoge more than the greatest marathoner of all time: it’s the mindset, discipline, and humility that ordinary runners can actually use.
I share a quick personal update (Boston, UK on 12 April, training block starts 22 Dec, and yes, I dropped a sandbag on my foot), then break down the timeless lessons Kipchoge models:
- Smile under stress: why relaxing the face calms the body and mind
- Consistency > novelty: simple training, done well, for a long time
- Control the controllables: routine, effort, inner dialogue
- Train the mind like the body: calmness is a skill you can practice
- Do the work that matches the goal: to run faster, you must run faster
- Humility + execution: same coach, same group, same standards—no ego
We also reflect on his record-setting legacy, the sub-2 project, and why his mantra “No human is limited” isn’t hype—it’s a challenge to find your real limits, not accept the ones your ego (or your watch) tells you.
If you’re over 35, chasing a first marathon or a PB, this one gives you a clear mental framework to train simply, show up consistently, and enjoy the process.
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