TFS Running Podcast 132:
Ryan Hall Takes on the London Marathon: Part Deux
Posted April 9th, 2008 at 6:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts
Now several months removed from his victory at the USA Olympic Marathon Trials last November, Ryan Hall joins us for Episode 132 of The Final Sprint Running Podcast to share this thoughts on turning the page, the Olympic year, and beginning the next big chapter in his young, but already exhilarating career.
In the interview he talks about his preparations for his next race, this Sunday’s Flora London Marathon, his tapering strategy, expectations, not having a specific time goal, and many other details regarding his second trip across the pond.
Download the podcast to hear Ryan talk about how his younger brother Chad is adjusting to college life as he runs track and cross country for the University of Oregon. He also replies to some of the critical comments that readers have made on some of the other running websites about his faith. In addition, he explains why he enjoys blogging and he answers some of the questions that some of you have asked on his TFS Elite Athlete Blog (http://ryanhall.thefinalsprint.com), including questions about weight training for marathoners, why he’s running London instead of Boston, how he motivated himself back to the top of his game when he was struggling at Stanford and much, much more!
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Host: Jimmie Markham | Guest: Ryan Hall
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 17.7 MB | Length: 00:25:50
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Photo: Ryan Hall at the 2007 U.S. Men’s Marathon Olympic Trials (Take by Victah Sailer)
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April 10th, 2008 at 4:06 am[…] Leading the way will be defending London and New York champ Martin Lel. Lel won both of his titles last year in sprint finishes over Abderrahim Goumri, who will also be back for more. Lel’s London buildup has gone well, as he moved his camp to Namibia to train with 2007 Boston champ Robert Cheruiyot and avoid the recent violence in Kenya. He should once again be the favorite, although Goumri’s track pedigree (12:50 for 5k) will give him a chance if it again comes down to the last quarter mile. Three other Kenyans should also be near the front: current World Champion Luke Kibet, half-marathon World Record holder and Fukuoka champ Sammy Wanjiru and former Berlin, Chicago, and London champ Felix Limo. Wanjiru probably brings the greatest expectations of these three, as the 21 year old phenom ran 2:06:39 in his marathon debut last year and is thought to be the future of the marathon. Kibet’s preparations were somewhat hindered by a head injury incurred during a riot in Kenya while Limo has been overlooked for no good reason. Look for all of these men to be in the race until the end, vying for both the London title and the coveted spots on the Kenyan Olympic team. The other headliner in the race is, of course, American prodigy Ryan Hall. The California native is the American record holder in the half marathon, placed seventh in London last year (2:08:24) and won the U.S. Olympic Trials convincingly in November. As chronicled on thefinalsprint.com Hall believes himself to be fitter than ever and is going for the win. Hall has received a lot of media attention in London and will carry America’s hopes in both this race and the upcoming Olympic Games. […]
April 11th, 2008 at 1:18 pmRyan,
I wish you all the best in the upcoming marathon in London. You are truly an inspiration for my 2 boys (ages 6 and 4). Both boys know what you do and what you are all about. I want to thank God for you and your family as I see you as a great role model for what a healthy family should be. All the best!
Tim
April 11th, 2008 at 3:47 pmOntario Canada.
Ryan,
go get em brother!!
tom
April 12th, 2008 at 1:00 pm