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#24: Why New York Is the Perfect First Marathon | Racing, PRs & NYC Run Culture w/ Patryk Odedina
Patryk Odedina didn’t grow up loving running he came from basketball, where running usually meant punishment. But after starting in 2019, everything changed.
In this episode, we talk about why the New York City Marathon might be the perfect first marathon, even though it’s one of the hardest. Patryk shares what keeps bringing him back year after year, how crowd energy can completely change a race, and why comparing marathon times across courses misses the point.
We also get into racing smarter after a marathon, using lower mileage to unlock PRs, experimenting with nutrition without…
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