All In Run Club Podcast - by Lee Grantham

Lee Grantham

All In Run Club: Run Faster, Run Smarter with Lee Grantham Welcome to the All In Run Club, the podcast where professional ultra-marathon runner and coach Lee Grantham helps you take your running to the next level. Lee has represented England and Great Britain, won multiple ultra-marathon titles, and set course records in some of the world’s toughest races. What You’ll Hear on This Podcast: How to structure interval training and long runs for optimal race results.The secrets of race preparation, strength training, and recovery.Tips on fueling and nutrition for peak performance.Mental strategies to master the psychology of running.Practical advice to help you improve your running technique and training approach. Lee’s ethos is simple: work ethic and discipline trump talent, and the potential for improvement is near endless if you commit. Whether you're chasing a personal best or dreaming of your first ultra, this podcast is packed with actionable insights to help you run faster and smarter. Achievements: British Champion 100kmPassatore 100km Winner2x Subida al Pico Veleta 50km Champion (CR)Doi Inthanon 50km Winner (CR)Donana Trail 71km Winner (CR) 📞 Book a free Discovery Call to learn how I can help you achieve your running goals: https://allin.run/pages/coaching📧 For business inquiries, email: lee@leegrantham.com Join the All In Run Club and start your journey to becoming the best runner you can be. 

  1. From 3:21 to Sub 3… in Zone 2

    21H AGO

    From 3:21 to Sub 3… in Zone 2

    📞 Ready to PR your next race? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: http://coaching.allin.run/call 0:00 3:21 to 2:56 Marathon Breakthrough (Sub-3 Marathon Case Study) 0:20 Sub-3 Marathon in Zone 2? The Aerobic Base Secret 0:39 Why Most Runners Train the Wrong Pace (Sub-3 Marathon Mistake) 1:13 From Guesswork to Precision Training (Personalized Marathon Plan) 1:26 Why Sub-3 Marathon Feels Like Suffering (The Common Myth) 1:48 Chasing 2:59 the Wrong Way (Marathon Plateau Explained) 2:24 The Problem With Training Toward Goal Pace Too Soon 2:58 Suboptimal vs Optimal Marathon Training (What Actually Works) 3:18 14 Weeks to 2:56 Marathon (Negative Split Strategy) 3:34 Why Zone 2 Training Changes Everything 3:46 The Moving Target Principle (Train Toward Potential, Not Round Numbers) 4:18 Personalized Marathon Training (Work, Stress, Recovery) 5:01 Discipline + Trust in the Process = Breakthrough Performance 5:22 How to Run Sub-3 Without Redlining (Aerobic Efficiency) 6:06 Move Toward Your True Marathon Potential (Injury Risk Reduced) 6:47 Why Most Runners Aim Too Safe (Ceiling vs Comfort Zone) 7:18 Remove Limiting Beliefs and Unlock Marathon Speed  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  🚨If this video helped you, share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!  📺 Watch some of my top videos:  • Why 90% of Runners Get Sub-3 Marathon Training Wrong https://youtu.be/jNrXRE3upF0  • The 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon  https://youtu.be/ym-flI6uqxE • How I Went from a 25 Minute 5K to 16:40 (And How You Can Too) https://youtu.be/Bl79Y37ua5Y #MarathonTraining #Sub3Marathon #RunningPerformance #Zone2Training #EnduranceTraining #MarathonCoach #RunningTips Music track: Back in Time by Aylex  Source: https://freetouse.com/music  Royalty Free Background Music

    8 min
  2. The Biggest Misunderstanding About Marathon Running

    FEB 10

    The Biggest Misunderstanding About Marathon Running

    📞 Ready to PR your next race? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: http://coaching.allin.run/call 0:00 Running Has Nothing to Do With Running (Marathon Mindset) 0:12 Marathon & Ultra Running Is About Character, Not Talent 0:33 Who You Are When No One’s Watching (Character Defined) 0:36 99.9% of Training Is Done Alone (Discipline & Consistency) 0:53 Finish Time Is Irrelevant (Sub 3 Marathon vs sub 5 Hour Marathon) 1:19 Running Is the Perfect Mirror for Life (Work Ethic & Resilience) 1:49 Failure Is the Process (Delayed Gratification & Patience) 2:15 Becoming the Best Version of Yourself Through Running 2:36 Running Is Training for Life (Habits That Transfer Everywhere) 2:59 Searching for Meaning the Wrong Way (Everest vs Parkrun) 3:32 The Danger of Chasing Meaning Without Process 4:17 Finish Times Matter—Until You Achieve Them 5:14 Why Achieving Big Goals Feels Confusing, Not Euphoric 6:06 You Already Won When You Committed 7:09 The Journey Is the Reward (Why Finish Lines Don’t Fulfill) 8:29 Failure Builds More Than Success Ever Will (35K Moment) 9:05 You’re Not Building a Runner—You’re Building Character 10:12 Marathon Training Changes Every Area of Your Life 11:34 What Really Matters at the End (Heart, Identity, Character)  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  🚨If this video helped you, share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!  📺 Watch some of my top videos:  • Why 90% of Runners Get Sub-3 Marathon Training Wrong https://youtu.be/jNrXRE3upF0  • The 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon  https://youtu.be/ym-flI6uqxE • How I Went from a 25 Minute 5K to 16:40 (And How You Can Too) https://youtu.be/Bl79Y37ua5Y #MarathonTraining #RunningTips #Sub3Marathon #MarathonMindset #RunningCoach #EnduranceTraining #DistanceRunning #MarathonPerformance #RunningGoals Music track: Back in Time by Aylex  Source: https://freetouse.com/music  Royalty Free Background Music

    10 min
  3. Why Focusing on Marathon Times Limits Your Potential

    JAN 30

    Why Focusing on Marathon Times Limits Your Potential

    📞 Ready to PR your next race? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: http://coaching.allin.run/call 00:00 Intro 00:23 The Plateau Myth 00:35 Marathon Plateau Broken 00:41 Personal Run Coaching Plan 01:25 Dream Goal - Marathon Majors 02:17 Marathon Training 03:25 VO₂max: The Real Ceiling 04:34 Training Smart on Low Mileage 05:52 Marathon Key Workouts 06:36 Training Smart vs. Training Hard 07:13 Optimal Structure  07:48 Your Marathon Potential Is Higher 08:29 24-minute PB in 16-weeks 09:22 Pacing Mastery 10:19 Aim high and Learn the right way to train.  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  🚨If this video helped you, share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!  📺 Watch some of my top videos:  • Why 90% of Runners Get Sub-3 Marathon Training Wrong https://youtu.be/jNrXRE3upF0  • The 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon  https://youtu.be/ym-flI6uqxE • How I Went from a 25 Minute 5K to 16:40 (And How You Can Too) https://youtu.be/Bl79Y37ua5Y #MarathonTraining #RunningTips #Sub3Marathon #RunSmart #MarathonCoach  #Sub3HourMarathon #Sub330Marathon #4Marathon #MarathonTips #MarathonRunner #MarathonCoaching #RunMarathon Music track: Back in Time by Aylex  Source: https://freetouse.com/music  Royalty Free Background Music

    14 min
  4. Why Most Runners Get Fat Loss Wrong

    JAN 29

    Why Most Runners Get Fat Loss Wrong

    📞 Ready to PR your next race? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: http://coaching.allin.run/call 0:00 Why Calorie Deficits Break Marathon Progress 0:15 The Right Question: Fat Loss Without Breaking Training 0:26 Consistency Beats Intensity for Overweight Runners 0:39 Real Results: 10–30% Marathon Improvements Explained 1:26 Stop Tracking Weight — Focus on Fat Loss Instead 2:05 Why Running Builds Muscle (Not Just Burns Calories) 2:48 The Real Reason Overweight Runners Get Injured 3:31 The Calorie Deficit Trap (Why Fat Loss Stalls) 4:11 Don’t Break the Chain: Frequency Over Intensity 4:58 Morning Running & Fasted Training for Fat Loss 5:47 Why Undereating Makes You Hold Body Fat 6:54 Easy Runs Too Hard = Overtraining on Low Mileage 7:27 Why Running Is the Best Fat Loss Tool (If Done Right) 8:52 The Only Rule That Makes Fat Loss Inevitable 9:56 Final Answer: How to Lose Fat While Running Safely  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  🚨If this video helped you, share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!  📺 Watch some of my top videos:  • Why 90% of Runners Get Sub-3 Marathon Training Wrong https://youtu.be/jNrXRE3upF0  • The 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon  https://youtu.be/ym-flI6uqxE • How I Went from a 25 Minute 5K to 16:40 (And How You Can Too) https://youtu.be/Bl79Y37ua5Y #MarathonTraining #RunningTips #RunningFatLoss #EnduranceTraining #RunningCoach #Sub3HourMarathon #Sub330Marathon #4Marathon #MarathonTips Music track: Back in Time by Aylex  Source: https://freetouse.com/music  Royalty Free Background Music

    11 min
  5. Five Simple Changes That Improve Marathon Performance

    JAN 22

    Five Simple Changes That Improve Marathon Performance

    📞 Ready to PR your next race? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: http://coaching.allin.run/call 0:00 5 Changes That Improve Marathon Time by 10% 0:36 My Marathon Journey: 4.25 → 2.21 (Why This Works) 1:32 Why Mindset Creates Massive Breakthroughs 2:28 Point 1: Stop Undereating (Fuel Like an Athlete) 2:42 Train for a Flat Marathon? You Still Need Hills 3:16 Hills = Speed Work in Disguise (Economy + Quads) 4:27 Point 3: Race Fueling Removes the Final 10 Miles 5:39 Point 4: Run First Thing in the Morning (Discipline Advantage) 7:13 Morning Training vs Evening Training (Who Improves Faster) 7:51 Point 5: Easy Runs Too Hard = Stalled Progress 8:29 Most Runners Are Overtraining on Low Mileage 9:22 Compound Improvement: Why 1% Per Week Changes Everything 10:58 Fall in Love With the Process (Why Breakthroughs Happen)  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  🚨If this video helped you, share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!  📺 Watch some of my top videos:  • Why 90% of Runners Get Sub-3 Marathon Training Wrong https://youtu.be/jNrXRE3upF0  • The 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon  https://youtu.be/ym-flI6uqxE • How I Went from a 25 Minute 5K to 16:40 (And How You Can Too) https://youtu.be/Bl79Y37ua5Y #MarathonTraining #MarathonPerformance #DistanceRunning #RunningCoach #Sub3Marathon #MarathonTips #RunningMotivation #MarathonPerformance Music track: Back in Time by Aylex  Source: https://freetouse.com/music  Royalty Free Background Music

    12 min
  6. Sub-3 Hour Marathon In 4 Months? Here's How

    JAN 17

    Sub-3 Hour Marathon In 4 Months? Here's How

    📞 Ready to PR your next race? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: http://coaching.allin.run/call 00:00 Sub-3 Marathon Plan (3:20–4:00 Runner Blueprint) 00:25 The Mindset That Creates Massive Breakthroughs 01:12 Stop Aiming Low: Train Toward Your True Potential 01:58 The Simple Structure: 2 Quality Runs Per Week 02:45 Why Short Rest Intervals Make You Faster (And Safer) 03:22 Key Session 1: Intervals (60s Rest, Controlled Effort) 04:08 Kill the Hero Workout: Consistency Beats Ego 05:00 Warm-Up Rule: Don’t Waste the First Reps 05:55 Key Session 1 Alternative: Repeats (Strava Heatmaps) 07:24 Hill Reps: Better Mechanics + Stronger Quads (Downhill Proofing) 10:36 Key Session 2: Long Run (Zone 3 Mastery) 13:28 Train by Effort: Execute by Feel (Race-Day Watchproof) 15:36 The Minimal Plan That Beats 95% of Marathon Programs 16:18 Aim for Potential, Not Round Numbers (Final Message)  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  🚨If this video helped you, share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!  📺 Watch some of my top videos:  • The Actual 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon From The Video  https://youtu.be/ym-flI6uqxE • Why 90% of Runners Get Sub-3 Marathon Training Wrong https://youtu.be/jNrXRE3upF0  • How I Went from a 25 Minute 5K to 16:40 (And How You Can Too) https://youtu.be/Bl79Y37ua5Y #MarathonTraining #RunningTips #Sub3Marathon #RunSmart #Sub3Marathon #MarathonCoach #distancerunning #MarathonTips #Sub3MarathonPlan Music track: Back in Time by Aylex  Source: https://freetouse.com/music  Royalty Free Background Music

    17 min
  7. The Speed Secret Every Runner Gets Wrong

    JAN 12

    The Speed Secret Every Runner Gets Wrong

    📞 Ready to PR your next race? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: http://coaching.allin.run/call 00:00 How I Took My 5K From 25:02 to 15:21 00:23 My Story: From 500m to Pro Ultrarunner 00:53 Breakthrough Goal: 4:00/km for 5K 01:58 Turn 5K Speed Into Marathon/100K Fitness 02:38 Step 1: Choose Training Paces (Twin Brothers) 03:26 Why Training at Goal Pace Gets You Injured 04:31 Step 2: Two Tests to Set Your Training Paces 05:38 Step 3: The Two Key 5K Workouts 06:00 Workout 1: Longer Intervals (8/10 Effort) 07:13 Workout 2: Fast Intervals 07:49 Progression: 10% Improvement Without Overtraining 08:29 Progress 5 → 7 reps (Same Effort) 09:23 Make 5K Pace Feel Easier (Speed + Biomechanics) 10:18 Pick a Race Date: Parkrun/5K Race for Accountability 10:41 Not Ready Yet? Turn the Race Into a Training Session 11:08 The Elastic Band: Stress + Adaptation 11:21 Recovery Is 90% of the Game (Sleep + Easy Days)  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  🚨If this video helped you, share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!  📺 Watch some of my top videos:  • Why a 22 Minute 5K Is Enough to Build a Sub 3 Marathon https://youtu.be/EnQekMY9zFQ • The 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon  https://youtu.be/ym-flI6uqxE • 90% of Runners Get The Most Important Marathon Workout Wrong https://youtu.be/SYr7HhvD3kM #5KTraining #RunningPerformance #RunningCoach #EnduranceTraining #DistanceRunning #Faster5K #MarathonTraining #RunningTips #Sub3Marathon  Music track: Back in Time by Aylex  Source: https://freetouse.com/music  Royalty Free Background Music

    12 min
  8. Most Runners Get Zone 2 Wrong Without Realizing

    JAN 10

    Most Runners Get Zone 2 Wrong Without Realizing

    📞 Ready to PR your next race? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: http://coaching.allin.run/call 00:00 Zone 2 defined 00:38 Personal Run Coaching 01:41 What is Lactate Threshold 03:51 Zone 1 vs Zone 2 04:08 Building Endurance 05:02 How to find your LT1 06:23 Most Runners Get Zone 2 Wrong 07:54 Perceived Effort 09:01 Talk Test 10:15 Faster Progress  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  🚨If this video helped you, share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!  📺 Watch some of my top videos:  • Why 90% of Runners Get Sub-3 Marathon Training Wrong https://youtu.be/jNrXRE3upF0  • The 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon  https://youtu.be/ym-flI6uqxE • How I Went from a 25 Minute 5K to 16:40 (And How You Can Too) https://youtu.be/Bl79Y37ua5Y #MarathonTraining #RunningTips #Sub3Marathon #RunSmart #MarathonCoach #Zone2Training #RunningPerformance #MarathonTraining #DistanceRunning #RunSmart #MarathonTips  Music track: Back in Time by Aylex  Source: https://freetouse.com/music  Royalty Free Background Music

    11 min
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All In Run Club: Run Faster, Run Smarter with Lee Grantham Welcome to the All In Run Club, the podcast where professional ultra-marathon runner and coach Lee Grantham helps you take your running to the next level. Lee has represented England and Great Britain, won multiple ultra-marathon titles, and set course records in some of the world’s toughest races. What You’ll Hear on This Podcast: How to structure interval training and long runs for optimal race results.The secrets of race preparation, strength training, and recovery.Tips on fueling and nutrition for peak performance.Mental strategies to master the psychology of running.Practical advice to help you improve your running technique and training approach. Lee’s ethos is simple: work ethic and discipline trump talent, and the potential for improvement is near endless if you commit. Whether you're chasing a personal best or dreaming of your first ultra, this podcast is packed with actionable insights to help you run faster and smarter. Achievements: British Champion 100kmPassatore 100km Winner2x Subida al Pico Veleta 50km Champion (CR)Doi Inthanon 50km Winner (CR)Donana Trail 71km Winner (CR) 📞 Book a free Discovery Call to learn how I can help you achieve your running goals: https://allin.run/pages/coaching📧 For business inquiries, email: lee@leegrantham.com Join the All In Run Club and start your journey to becoming the best runner you can be. 

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