The Performance Physique Podcast

Sawe Marathon World Record | I Was at the Finish Line When History Was Made

Sawe Marathon World Record | I Was at the Finish Line When History Was MadeOn 26 April 2026, I stood at the London Marathon finish line on The Mall as Sabastian Sawe became the first human being in history to run a legal sub-2-hour marathon. 1:59:30. Live on BBC.This is the full show.I co-presented the finish line broadcast with Shay Kaur Grewal from 1–3pm — and in this 9-minute edit, we break down everything happening in real time: what the runners' bodies are going through at mile 26, how temperatures changed the race, what crossing that line means to the families watching, and the one thing you should do if you're still out on course.Three men went under 2:00:35 on the same day. That had never happened before. Not even close.If you've ever run a marathon — or wanted to — this is the footage you need to see.Chapters00:00 - Welcome to the finish line: historic London Marathon 202600:47 - Third consecutive year on BBC Radio London at the marathon01:06 - The atmosphere and what runners are experiencing01:18 - The heat — how rising temperatures changed the race01:51 - Three world records broken: Sawe, the men's field, and the women's record02:20 - What to do in the four hours after finishing: carbs, hydration, salts03:17 - 59,000 runners — the scale of the event03:28 - What it takes mentally and physically for runners still on course04:12 - Why London is the greatest marathon in the world04:41 - How the crowd fuels complete strangers on the course05:23 - The heat battle in the second half: fuelling and hydration05:58 - What spectators don't realise — the power of the crowd07:04 - Supporting friends and family after they cross the line07:31 - Crossing the finish line puts you in the top 1%08:21 - Final advice for every runner: don't let the achievement drop away🎙️ Arj Thiruchelvam is a Performance Coach, BBC contributor and founder of Performance Physique. He has been featured in The Guardian, The Times, and The Independent, and hosts the annual BBC Radio London Marathon Training Series.📩 Want to train properly? Join 2,500+ runners at the link below.🔗 www.performancephysique.co.uk/running-coac#LondonMarathon #LondonMarathon2026 #SabastianSawe #MarathonWorldRecord #BBC #RunningMotivation #Sub2Marathon

BBC News Asked Me to Explain Sebastian Sawe's World Record

BBC News' Helena Humphrey interviewed me to break down what Sebastian Sawe actually did to run a World Record 1:59:30 becoming the first person to run under 2 hours for the marathon at London Marathon. We speak a little on what it tells us about how elite marathon training works. I also explain what separates a world record performance from what most runners experience on the same course.

What I Told BBC Radio 5 Live Hours Before the London Marathon Start

Just 2 days before 59,000 runners took on London, Nicky Campbell asked me live on BBC Radio 5 Live for a few last minute tips for the London Marathon. Here's exactly what I said.

London Marathon Final Week: Mindset, Fuelling & Race Day Strategy (BBC Radio London)

London Marathon Final Week: Mindset, Fuelling & Race Day Strategy (BBC Radio London) he London Marathon is days away. This is the episode that matters most. In the final instalment of the BBC Radio London London Marathon Series, Running Specialist and Performance Coach Arj Thiruchelvam joins presenter Shay Kaur-Grewal to cover everything you need to nail your final week — from race morning nerves to pacing strategy on the day. Whether you're chasing a PB or just want to get round in one piece, this is 20 minutes that could make the difference. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Final week taper — what to do and what to stop 03:00 Mindset — control the controllables 06:00 Visualising negative scenarios (and why it works) 07:00 Fuelling tips — carb loading Friday and Saturday08:00 Misleading advice about fuelling on social media 09:30 Top race day tips — pacing, water stations, negative splits11:00 Remember to enjoy it! 🎧 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/36YqLTalRZ5qumCdm27uQP?si=2216c219b4b243c7 📻 Full BBC Radio London London Marathon Series playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8DyJL7Q1E1ZH5OEZxmKuosRbtT6xAnZ&si=X4Qu4mP2cXGmytQ0 WHAT WE COVERED OVER THE WEEKS Mindset: controlling what you can control and letting go of what you can't. Negative visualisation: rehearsing the worst-case scenario so nothing surprises you on race day. Race morning: your rehearsed breakfast, Taper week: stay mobile, stay active, stop the strength work now. Fuelling: why your carb intake on Friday and Saturday is the most important nutrition decision of your week, and why eating carbs in the evening supports sleep. Pacing strategy: why you must start slower than you feel, how to plan for an even split if you're newer to the distance, and why experienced runners should target a negative split. Water stations: treat every one as part of your race plan, not an afterthought. ABOUT ARJ THIRUCHELVAMArj is a BBC regular, performance coach, and nutritionist with over 20 years of experience. BSc Sports Science (Loughborough), UKA Level 2 Performance Coach and much more. He has coached athletes from complete beginners to GB level and appears regularly across the media. 🔔 Subscribe for race week content, running science, and performance coaching https://www.instagram.com/performance_physique 🌐 www.performancephysique.co.uk 👟 VDOT running coaching: coaches.vdoto2.com/performancephysique

BBC Radio London | London Marathon, Youth Club, Sustainability, Artemis 2 & The Pitt | April 2026

BBC Radio London | London Marathon, Youth Club, Sustainability, Artemis 2 & The Pitt | April 2026 BBC Radio London Lifestyle Show | London Marathon, Youth Club, Sustainability, Artemis 2 & The Pitt | April 2026Joining Shay Kaur Grewal on BBC Radio London, Arj Thiruchelvam appears on the London's Eye Show on Thursday 9th April 2026, we covered a wide range of topics from sport and science to culture and sustainability.In this episode we discussed the upcoming London Marathon and what runners can expect on race day, the return of Youth Club to London and what it means for the city's culture scene, sustainability and the growing conversation around conscious living, NASA's Artemis 2 mission and what it means for the future of human space exploration, and HBO Max's The Pitt — the medical drama that's got everyone talking.Whether you're a runner, a culture lover, a science enthusiast, or just enjoy a broad conversation about what's happening in the world right now, there's something in this one for you.🎙️ BBC Radio London | London Eye Show📅 Thursday 9th April 2026🎧 Available on BBC Sounds