Adam Lipschitz - Running 2:08 At Valencia Marathon Off 86km (53mi) A Week

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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, host Matt Fox
interviews South African marathoner Adam Lipschitz. Matt quizes
Adam about his impressive achievement at the Valencia Marathon,
where he clocked 2:08:54—the fastest marathon time by a South
African in 2023—while training only 86 kilometers (53 miles) per
week in the 12 weeks leading up to the race. Adam discusses his
unique training methods, including the use of an ARC trainer, his
strategic approach to fueling, and balancing his running with
social life and entrepreneurship. He also touches on a doping
issue within South African athletics and his goals for future
races and the Olympics.

Topics:


00:00 Introduction and Weather Update
00:28 Incredible Achievement at Valencia Marathon
01:01 Adam Lipschitz's Training Insights
02:10 Upcoming Training Experience in Arizona
03:53 Interview with Adam Lipschitz Begins
04:23 Adam's Early Running Career
07:45 Challenges and Injuries
09:54 Training Philosophy and Cross Training
16:48 Valencia Marathon Build-Up
22:28 Pacing and Long Runs
37:08 Diet and Final Preparations
39:52 Discussing Calorie Tracking and Diet
40:59 The Arc Trainer: A Key Training Tool
44:01 Gym Sessions and Injury Prevention
45:22 Race Day in Valencia: A Detailed Recap
52:16 Post-Race Reflections and Future Goals
01:00:14 Balancing Running with Life and Business
01:06:02 Doping Scandal in South Africa
01:10:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell