The Marathon Podcast

Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
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Welcome to The Marathon Podcast! 15% off Saysky with code TMP15 The podcast that sponsors non-sponsored athletes. This is a podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. On this podcast, we will focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more. Prepare for a new running companion, elite and non-elite guests, and inspiring stories. Let's run and talk together!

  1. 1d ago

    #234 I Run 150K a Week. Here’s What Every Guest Taught Me.

    The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Another solo episode, and this time Kristian looks back at 234 episodes and shares the lessons from past guests that he thinks about almost every day on his runs. He is now up to 150K a week, almost 100 miles, just a year after celebrating his first 100K week. He explains how guests helped him get there, why mileage makes you faster, and how to tell when it is making you slower. Along the way he covers easy runs, running form, double days, cross training, strength work, fueling, women's health and why you should be careful about copying anyone else's training. In this episode: - Training for a sub 2:30 in Valencia: 150K weeks, fatigue and race day pace - Alana Levy: why running is not optional - Thomas Nobbs: running easy runs truly easy - Miles (Find Your Stride Coach) on running technique - Charlie Sweeney and Sofie Haugen: splitting the load into two runs a day - Felicia Pasadyn and the power of cross training - Strength training, and why most of us know we should do it - Jake (Run to Japan) on breaking a scary pace into seconds - Archie on low intensity training - Alfie Manthorpe and fueling before, during and after runs - Jimmy Whelan on altitude camps, McKenna Myler on the female body and Ingrid Kristiansen on Strava - Why you should take lessons from guests, not copy their training plans Content note: Kristian shares an update on a former guest who was seriously injured after being hit by a truck while crossing the road. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and why a solo episode on lessons from guests 01:52 150K a week and why mileage works 03:08 Saysky Copenhagen 04:14 Fatigue, workouts and race day pace 08:36 Rest days, niggles and swimming 11:35 Trying the Wahoo Kickr Run treadmill 12:28 Alana Levy: running is not optional 14:50 Thomas Nobbs: easy runs 18:16 Miles on running technique 20:03 Charlie Sweeney and Sofie Haugen: two runs a day 22:17 Felicia Pasadyn and cross training 27:00 Strength training 28:51 Jake on scary paces 30:57 Archie on low intensity training 33:11 Alfie Manthorpe and fueling 36:33 Easing back in after injury 37:55 Jimmy Whelan on altitude camps 39:57 McKenna Myler and the female body 42:03 Ingrid Kristiansen and Strava 44:45 Take the lessons, not the plan 46:24 Wrap-up Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    #234 I Run 150K a Week. Here’s What Every Guest Taught Me.

  2. 4d ago

    #233 Shoe Rotation, Whoop and Watches: Gear Talk From a Balcony in Spain

    The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb A solo episode recorded on a balcony in Spain, with trains passing by every 30 minutes. Kristian is on a family trip that has turned into a bit of a training camp, and he catches you up on a hectic month, a smart down week, and what he has learned about training on tired legs. Then it is gear time. He walks through his full shoe rotation for easy runs, long runs, recovery days, workouts and racing, and explains why you should not take his word for it. He also gives an honest update on his Whoop journey and the watches he has tried over the last year. In this episode: - Why Kristian took a down week after a 32K long run and what changed - Training in Spain: double days, a beach long run and swim progress - Easy and long run shoes: Puma Deviate Pure, ASICS Novablast 6, Nike Vomero Plus - Recovery day shoes: Nike Vomero Premium and the Adidas Hyperboost Edge - Workout and race shoes: Puma Deviate Nitro Elite, Fast-R3 and ASICS Metaspeed Edge - Whoop after a few months, and what AG1 did to his recovery score - Coros, Garmin and the watches he has tested - Why he buys his own shoes so he can stay honest Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and a solo episode from Spain 02:29 Update on the last episode with Sofie Haugen 03:04 Why Kristian is in Spain 06:13 The 32K long run and the down week 09:05 Travel day, a tired body and a workout 12:29 A 29K long run along the beach 14:49 Swim progress and a 26K Monday 16:31 Shoe rotation: how Kristian thinks about it 18:06 Strava collaboration and the Marathon Podcast club 19:12 Shoes for easy and long runs 22:54 Shoes for recovery days 25:18 Trying new brands: Adidas Hyperboost Edge 26:15 Shoes for workouts and races 28:12 Fast-R3 vs ASICS Metaspeed Edge 29:16 Metaspeed Sky vs Ray 32:00 Whoop update and AG1 37:11 Watches: Coros and Garmin 43:12 Wrap-up and what is coming next Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    #233 Shoe Rotation, Whoop and Watches: Gear Talk From a Balcony in Spain

  3. 6d ago

    #232 Sofie Karoline Haugen: from Winter Olympian to 69 half marathoner

    The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb How does a winter Olympian become a 1:09 half marathoner in two years? Sofie Karoline Haugen skated for Norway at the 2022 Olympics, retired from speed skating in 2024, and has since run 10K in 31:57 and a 1:09 half marathon at the Copenhagen half, just a year after running 1:18 in the same city. Kristian and Sofie have known each other for around 17 years and both come from speed skating. In this conversation, Sofie looks back on her career: the years without progress, the decision to move to Stavanger and rebuild her training, the 2019 breakthrough that took her to ninth in the world, and the Olympic Games. She explains why she walked away when she was still skating well, and how a casual 3K on the track turned into a running career. Then the conversation turns to training. Sofie takes us through her week at 170 to 180 kilometers, including double threshold days, how she keeps her easy days easy, why consistency matters most, how she chooses shoes for different days as someone who works at the running store Löplabbet, and what she has learned about bicarbonate. She also reveals that her first marathon is coming up in November. In this episode: From speed skating to a 1:09 half marathonThe years of hard work before the breakthroughMoving to Stavanger and rebuilding her trainingQualifying for the OlympicsWhy she quit skating in 2024Her first races as a runnerRacing the Copenhagen halfShoes for different days, including the Alphafly 4A full week at 170 to 180 kilometersBuilding strength without getting injuredHer first marathon Timestamps00:00 Introducing Sofie01:17 Saysky01:51 Interview begins02:19 From skater to 1:09 half marathoner04:15 Sofie’s skating background05:56 Years of hard work, and the setback08:03 Moving to Stavanger13:17 Ninth in the world14:25 Qualifying for the Olympics16:43 Why she quit skating19:07 The moment she knew22:36 Starting to run23:16 A 9:29 3K25:02 Working at Löplabbet and her coach27:46 Racing in Copenhagen last year31:24 A 31:57 10K35:19 The Copenhagen Half Marathon37:15 Running 1:0940:30 Alphafly 4 vs Alphafly 343:43 Shoes for different days49:26 Injuries and building strength53:33 A week of training59:18 Why consistency matters1:09:46 Bicarbonate1:11:56 Her first marathon1:13:26 Wrap up Sofie on Instagram: @sofiehaugen Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    #232 Sofie Karoline Haugen: from Winter Olympian to 69 half marathoner

  4. Oct 16

    #231 Tim Howard was a heroin addict - now he is a runner and Ironman

    Content note: This episode includes open discussion of drug addiction, homelessness, violence, mental health and suicidal thoughts (mainly between 05:00 and 12:00). Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use in the US, the SAMHSA National Helpline is available at 1-800-662-4357. The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Tim Howard went from a decade of heroin addiction and years of homelessness to running marathons, finishing an Ironman and working for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Tim shares how a flyer for a running group, and a hug on his first morning there, changed the direction of his life. Kristian first came across Tim in an Athletic Brewing documentary about Ironman, and their conversation goes much deeper than the race. Tim talks about what early recovery really looks like, the role of community in staying sober, and how running became a healthy outlet. He also opens up about the lows that came with injuries and surgery, and why giving back has been the thing that keeps him grounded. You will also hear about his first marathon four months into sobriety, running with a pacer and thanking every volunteer on the course, his Ironman Lake Placid journey, and his role at Monumental, where he now helps others reach the start line of their first marathon. In this episode: Tim’s story, from addiction to recoveryEarly sobriety and what the first two years feel likeFinding Back on My Feet and a community that accepted himHow to acknowledge people experiencing homelessnessTrading one obsession for a healthier oneOvertraining, ankle surgery and a dark periodHis first marathon and why he thanks every volunteerIronman Lake PlacidGiving back through the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Timestamps00:00 Introducing Tim01:18 Kristian’s quick update01:49 Saysky02:20 Interview begins02:31 The Athletic Brewing documentary04:06 Tim today05:21 Life before running07:07 Hitting bottom and getting sober08:52 Detox and the first weeks11:55 The first two years of recovery13:08 Identity in and out of addiction15:48 Back on My Feet18:18 The hug that changed everything20:23 How to show up for people experiencing homelessness24:09 Finding community25:16 Accountability and starting over30:13 Trading heroin for running32:03 Injury, surgery and a dark period33:22 Finding a new way to belong35:08 Tim’s first marathon41:55 Becoming the community guy43:37 Thanking the volunteers47:15 What goes into a major marathon48:16 Photography and the road to Ironman51:37 Anxiety and staying on course54:48 Why Tim never goes back56:54 Ironman training1:00:18 The documentary and the team1:04:17 Finishing Lake Placid1:07:46 Working for Monumental1:10:03 Wrap up Tim on Instagram: @timmy_hotdog_howard Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    #231 Tim Howard was a heroin addict - now he is a runner and Ironman

  5. Oct 14

    #230 How a 777 Pilot Runs a 2:42 Marathon: Alex Orr on Training Around Flights, Jet Lag & the OTQ

    The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb How do you train for a 2:42 marathon while flying as an international airline pilot? In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, part of our series with Tracksmith’s Stamata team, Kristian talks with Alex Orr, a United Airlines pilot who flies the Boeing 777 and runs for Georgetown Running Club in Washington, D.C. Alex is a 2:42 marathoner (set in Berlin) and a 1:15 half marathoner, and she is chasing an Olympic Trials qualifier. She explains how she plans every week around her flight schedule, why she protects her hard workouts at home, how she handles jet lag and cancelled flights, and what a normal training week looks like when she is gone for days at a time. We also talk about cockpit naps, recovery on layovers, and how she tells the difference between a tough day and a day to back off. Alex shares the story of how she found her way back to running after stepping away from the sport, what she learned from two marathons that did not go to plan, and how being part of Stamata, led by Steph Bruce and supported by Tracksmith, has shaped her journey. In this episode: How a 777 pilot fits in a marathon buildPlanning workouts around flights, jet lag and delaysJoining Tracksmith’s Stamata teamStepping away from running and finding her way backFrom a 2:46 in Chicago to a 2:42 in BerlinLearning from Indianapolis and Eugene, two marathons that did not go to planA 1:15 half marathonA full training week, including VO2 sessions and long runsRecovery, sleep and naps in the cockpitHer next goal at CIM Timestamps00:00 Introducing Alex01:07 Kristian’s training update02:31 Welcome, and fitting running around flights07:13 Who Alex is and how she got into running08:05 Living the dream as a pilot and runner08:57 Joining Tracksmith’s Stamata team11:15 Flight schedules, bidding and training camps13:13 Getting time off for races14:52 Early years of running18:15 Her coaches19:49 Life after college20:23 Losing her father22:52 Coming back with GRC24:29 The breakthrough in Chicago and 2:42 in Berlin25:15 Grief and running27:39 What running means to her30:01 What drives her31:51 Chasing the OTQ32:42 Indianapolis and Eugene, and what went wrong37:47 The 1:15 half marathon39:11 Lessons from the marathon41:42 A typical training week46:39 Marathon pace work and long runs50:04 Recovery, sleep and cockpit naps52:08 International trips and training around them56:14 Recovery data on work days59:22 Running in layover cities1:03:41 Next up: CIM1:05:56 Outro Alex on Instagram: @alexrunstheskies Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    #230 How a 777 Pilot Runs a 2:42 Marathon: Alex Orr on Training Around Flights, Jet Lag & the OTQ

  6. Oct 12

    #229 Supadupaslim (Michael Morris): The Slowest Kid on the Team Became a 2:15 Marathoner

    The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Michael, better known as SupaDupa Slim, is a 2:15 marathoner from Austin, Texas, coached by Jeff Cunningham of Bat City Track Lab. His path to 2:15 has been anything but linear: from the slow kid on the team in a small Texas town, to a marathon that fell apart in the second half, to missing the Olympic Trials standard by seconds, and finally to running 2:15 at the McCurdy Pro Marathon and qualifying. In this conversation, Michael breaks down what actually moved the needle: small, steady jumps instead of big leaps, a smarter approach to mileage, learning to run marathon pace without fear, and why time alone should never define you as a runner. He walks through his training week for the marathon, the block behind the 2:15, and the race itself. He also explains where the SupaDupa Slim name comes from. Before the interview, Kristian shares his own training update on the road to a sub-2:30 attempt in Valencia, including a 3:21 per kilometer opener in a session he did not expect to hold. In this episode: Where the name SupaDupa Slim comes fromFrom slow kid to 2:15 marathoner, 25 years of runningTwo first marathons and what they taught himOvertraining, injury and rebuilding with patienceWhy small jumps and consistency beat big leapsHow to chase a faster pace without freezing upA full marathon training week and the block behind the 2:15His mileage philosophy and advice for runnersThe McCurdy Pro Marathon, mile by mileNext up: the Houston Half Marathon and a Boston pro field hopeTimestamps00:00 Introducing Michael01:44 Kristian’s training update02:08 Saysky14:45 Interview begins14:52 The name SupaDupa Slim16:52 What running means to Michael20:03 Staying consistent for 25 years22:32 Growing up with running siblings26:40 His first marathons32:43 Learning what it takes39:01 Injury and rebuilding41:00 Time goals and the ceilings we create44:53 Learning to run faster paces48:17 Commitment and decision making51:07 Coach Jeff Cunningham53:32 A marathon block for 2:151:00:12 Recovery and fueling1:03:49 Small habits and mobility1:06:23 Mileage advice1:10:23 Doing less and feeling better1:13:24 A week of marathon training1:17:45 The McCurdy Pro Marathon1:23:06 Qualifying, emotions and the finish1:26:11 What’s next1:27:34 Wrap up Michael on Instagram: @supadupaslim Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    #229 Supadupaslim (Michael Morris): The Slowest Kid on the Team Became a 2:15 Marathoner

  7. Oct 11

    #228 THIS WAS THE CHICAGO MARATHON 2026 (WOW!)

    The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb A quick recap of the 2026 Chicago Marathon, right after the finish. Kristian watched the race from Norway and shares his reactions to a field that was packed from top to bottom: Amos Kipruto won the men’s race in 2:01:09 ahead of Tadese Bikila, and Hawi Feysa defended her title in a personal best 2:13:33 with Sharon Lokedi second. He goes through the moments that stood out to him: Jacob Kiplimo looking relaxed before things changed, Vincent Mauri’s treadmill-built form and his fight through cramps, Clayton Young finishing as the top American man, and Emma Grace Hurley running the fastest marathon debut by a U.S. woman. He also covers Izzi Batt-Doyle’s new Australian record, Dakotah Lindwurm’s race a few days after her interview, Thomas Nobbs’ PR, and a look back at the Melbourne Marathon, including Jimmy Whelan’s debut. All times mentioned in the recording are unofficial, as Kristian recorded right as the athletes finished. In this episode: Melbourne Marathon and Jimmy Whelan’s debutMatt Fox, critical questions and the role of this podcastVincent Mauri and Emma Grace Hurley, the runners Kristian was most curious aboutWhat happened to Jacob KiplimoWomen’s race: Hawi Feysa, Sharon Lokedi and Izzi Batt-Doyle’s Australian recordEmma Grace Hurley’s historic debutVincent Mauri’s treadmill-built form and the crampsClayton Young, Charles Hicks and Thomas NobbsContent note: There is a brief mention of Matt Fox’s approach to weight loss, which Kristian notes can be triggering for some listeners (around 02:30). Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Chicago overview00:38 Melbourne Marathon and Jimmy Whelan’s debut01:47 Matt Fox03:08 Critical questions and the role of this podcast05:33 Saysky06:14 Following Chicago from Norway06:57 Runners Kristian was curious about07:45 Emma Grace Hurley09:02 Chicago thoughts and Jacob Kiplimo12:00 Men’s podium13:02 Women’s race: Sharon Lokedi and Hawi Feysa16:19 Izzi Batt-Doyle’s Australian record18:16 Emma Grace Hurley’s historic debut20:42 Dakotah Lindwurm and Elena Hayday21:17 Vincent Mauri25:53 Clayton Young and Charles Hicks26:48 Thomas Nobbs28:08 Puma Project 3 and final thoughts29:42 Outro Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    #228 THIS WAS THE CHICAGO MARATHON 2026 (WOW!)

  8. Oct 9

    #227 Dakotah Popehn on Chicago, her training and her book (You think this hurts)

    The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Olympic marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm joins The Marathon Podcast just days before she lines up at the Chicago Marathon. She was the top American at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing 12th, and is a three-time Grandma's Marathon champion. Dakotah went from a Minnesota hockey kid who finished last in her first high school mile to a Division II runner at Northern State and, eventually, one of the best marathoners in the country. She shares how she trains with Minnesota Distance Elite, why strength work has been behind some of her biggest leaps, how she has stayed healthy for so long, and what a normal marathon training week looks like for her. We also get into race week, her Chicago goal, the road to the 2028 Olympic Trials, and her upcoming book, You Think This Hurts. Kristian also shares an update on his own build for a sub-2:30 attempt in Valencia in December. In this episode: - Race week routines and her goal for Chicago - From hockey to the Olympic marathon - Qualifying for Paris and finishing 12th - Getting engaged right after the Olympic marathon - Staying consistent and injury-free for years - Training with Minnesota Distance Elite and coach Chris Lundstrom - Minnesota winters and the Norwegian training link - Strength training for runners - A full week of marathon training, including easy pace and long runs - Her book, You Think This Hurts Timestamps 00:00 Cold open 00:13 Welcome 01:33 Kristian's training update 04:18 Giveaway 04:56 Saysky and sponsors 05:44 Race week with Dakotah 08:38 Her background 09:12 From hockey to running 10:32 Northern State 14:19 Qualifying for the Olympics 16:22 Last year's Chicago and big goals 19:00 Pressure: Olympics vs majors 20:26 Paris, 12th place and the proposal 24:51 The book 27:50 What running means to her 32:09 Chicago goals 37:26 Racing for top three at the Trials 39:30 Why she has stayed consistent 43:32 Minnesota Distance Elite 50:13 Coach Chris Lundstrom 52:30 Minnesota winters 56:38 Strength training 1:03:08 A normal training week 1:09:56 Easy pace and long runs 1:11:41 Pre-ordering the book 1:13:05 Outro https://www.instagram.com/dakotahlindwurm/ Her book: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/you-think-this-hurts-9781250476234/ Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    #227 Dakotah Popehn on Chicago, her training and her book (You think this hurts)
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Welcome to The Marathon Podcast! 15% off Saysky with code TMP15 The podcast that sponsors non-sponsored athletes. This is a podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. On this podcast, we will focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more. Prepare for a new running companion, elite and non-elite guests, and inspiring stories. Let's run and talk together!

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  • Creator
    Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
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    The Marathon Podcast

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