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    Sweat Elite Podcast

    Sweat Elite Podcast

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    Interviews with Elite Athletes, Professional Coaches, Sport Scientists and Thought Leaders in the Sport of Running.

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    NYC Marathon Highlights + The Remarkable Rise of Ava Crean

    NYC Marathon Highlights + The Remarkable Rise of Ava Crean

    November 4, 2025
    57m

    Athletes Mentioned

    In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt and Luke discuss the New York Marathon, focusing on the exciting men's race that featured a photo finish between Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso. They delve into Kipruto's broader ambitions of winning all seven major marathons and reflect on the different strategies and mindsets elite runners employ. The episode also highlights the performance of notable athletes like Joel Klecker and debut runner Charles Hicks in the men's race, as well as Helen Obiri and Fiona O'Keeffe among the women. Additionally, the hosts share the inspiring story of 19-year-old Irish marathoner Ava Crane, who won the Irish National Marathon Championship with a time of 2:34:11. The episodes wrap up with a preview of personal updates from Matt and Luke on their training and future race plans, available on their private podcast feed for supporters.

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    Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/

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    Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359

    Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co

    Topics:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:32 Men's NYC Marathon Highlights 
    27:06 Kipchoge's World Tour Announcement
    36:42 Women's NYC Marathon Highlights 
    44:52 Ava Green's Inspirational Journey
    56:37 Conclusion

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    Athletes Mentioned

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    Fiona O'keeffe
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    Charles Hicks
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    Benson Kipruto