12 Months to Marathon
Hi, I'm John Hill. I host 12 Months to Marathon—the running podcast for people over 35 with marathon dreams. Whether you are looking for a personal best or want to run a marathon, my story and regular tips should help you get there.
I didn't run my first marathon until I was 36. I ran my first sub-3 marathon at the age of 45. If I can do it, so can you!
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Thanks for listening.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 20 - The Myth of Motivation
Is motivation a thing? In this episode, I give my thoughts.
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 19 - Straight Talking
A few people have told me that I am straight-talking about running. Here is why I think that's important. Remember to follow me on Instagram for all your daily running tips
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 18 - The Curse of Should
The word "should" isn't always that useful. In this week's episode, I explain why it can hold you back when running.
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 17 - Performance vs the Person
This week I reflect on my experience doing my third Hyrox event and a lesson about not taking things personally.
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JH
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 16 - The Worst Vice?
The worst vice is advice. I heard that many years and it stuck with me. Check out this weeks episode where I explain why this is especially true when it comes to running.
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 15 - Fear
Fear holds many people back when it comes to progressing with running. In this episode, I discuss the different types of fear and some methods for overcoming them. Make sure to follow m…
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 14 - Comparison REALLY is the Thief of Joy
Welcome to episode 14 of the 12 months to marathon podcast. This episode is about comparison and why it can derail your running progress.
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 13 - Data over Drama
This episode is all about data vs drama. As runners, we often collect a LOT of data. Is this a good or a bad thing? In this episode, I discuss further.
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 12 - Pay Attention
If you want to pay attention, you need to pay. Today I talk about the importance of getting the right advice to help improve your running progress.
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 11 - How to Handle Adversity
I injured myself doing a 10km a few days before recording this. Here are some lessons I learned.
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 10 - Should I Follow a Training Plan
I am surprised how many people don't follow structured training plans. In this episode, I give my thoughts on the importance of following a plan (and not just the plan)
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 9 - Is Zone 2 a Fad?
Okay, it's time. In this episode, I discuss "zone 2" running and whether it's just a fad or something worth focusing on. I'll let you listen for the rest.
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 8 - The Quickest Way to Hate Running
Welcome to episode 8 of the 12 Months to Marathon podcast. This week I am talking about the quickest way to hate running (pun intended)
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 7 - Get Confident (Stupid)
This week, I am talking about the problem with "confidence". A lot of people blame confidence when that isn't really the issue. I give some far more effective strategies here. I also di…
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 6 - Olympic Review
I review my favourite running bits from the Olympics in this week's episode. I can only talk about running because I am useless at all other sports ;)
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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 5 - You ARE a Runner
This week's episode is about the importance of language in our running journey. This is particularly true if you are new to running. You have to understand that if you run, you are a ru…
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 4 - Principles vs Tactics
This week's episode is about principles vs tactics. We tend to forget the fundamentals as we are flooded with information in the modern world. Certain principles are vital for being a b…
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 3 - The A.W.A.R.E Process
In this week's episode, I talk about the AWARE process. This is a simple way to work through change and maintain any new habits or skills you pick up.
AWARE stands for
A - Accept realit…
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 2 - The Change Process
In this week's episode I talk about the change process. Ever since I started my own journey back in 2005, it seems all I have ever done is change. On this episode, I delve a little deep…
12 Months to Marathon Intro
Welcome to the 12 months to Marathon podcast with me, John Hill. This is the first one where I tell you a little bit about little old me. I talk about my background and running journey.…