2025 London Marathon Review: Matt Bown’s Race Insights

Join Matt, a dedicated runner from Derby, as he shares his 2025 London Marathon review. Despite the heat adding a few minutes to his finish time, it didn’t matter—Matt loved every moment of his marathon training and executed his race perfectly on the day. In this episode, he discusses his race day experience, training insights, and lessons learned, providing inspiration for runners of all levels preparing for their next marathon.

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PODCAST NOTES

Keywords   marathon, running, training, race day, fundraising, scoliosis, London marathon, runner stories, personal journey, sports   Summary   In this episode, Tim Rogers speaks with Matt, a participant in the London Marathon, about his unforgettable experience running the race. Matt shares insights into his training journey, the challenges he faced on race day, and the emotional highs and lows of completing the marathon. He also discusses his fundraising efforts for Scoliosis Support and Research, offering tips for future runners and reflecting on his aspirations for future races.   Takeaways

• Matt had an incredible experience running the London Marathon despite the heat.
• He had to adjust his race strategy early on due to weather conditions.
• The support from the crowds was a significant motivator during the race.
• Matt's training went exceptionally well, with no injuries leading up to the marathon.
• He found the first half of the race to be exciting and full of energy.
• The mid-race struggle was challenging, especially in the heat.
• Matt used headphones in the last 10 miles to help him focus.
• He was careful with his nutrition, avoiding new products on race day.
• Matt raised funds through social media engagement and live videos.
• He plans to continue running and aims to improve his marathon time.

Titles

• Matt's Marathon Journey: Overcoming Challenges
• From Training to Triumph: A Runner's Story

Sound Bites

• "The crowds were amazing, it was just unreal."
• "I loved every second of the training and structure."
• "I was part of the new Team Green initiative."
• "The first half was buzzing, I was going well."
• "The crowd really gets you through that last bit."

Chapters   00:00 Matt's Marathon Experience: A Day to Remember 02:58 Training Journey: Highs and Lows 05:58 Race Day Preparations: From Expo to Start Line 09:14 The First Half: Energy and Excitement 12:00 Facing the Challenge: The Mid-Race Struggle 15:09 The Final Stretch: Pushing Through Pain 18:03 Crossing the Finish Line: Emotions and Reflections 20:51 Fundraising Journey: Engaging Supporters 24:04 Looking Ahead: Future Goals and Aspirations