SCOUT· 59%38m·2026-10-22·Health FitnessHitting the Wall: Fuel, Fatigue & When to Stop | Extra Mile
Is hitting the marathon wall inevitable, or are you running straight into it? Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick unpack what happens when your energy runs low, how pacing and fueling can make or break your race, and why your gut needs training just like your legs. They also tackle the mental side of the wall: when…
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“Muscular fatigue is often confused with the wall. Most people aren’t conditioned to maintain their ‘’marathon pace’ without cramping”
“When required, I tell brain mid-run it's not the right moment for it whilst imagining peristaltic movements reversal sucking it back in. Instant relief of internal pressure.”
“Mint content as always 🏆 2:45 in the bag man”
“Great intro, lol! We will be expecting more of this moving forward. 😉”
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