# 45 – Barefoot marathoner and top Master’s runner, Thomas Bobby Philip, discusses his journey to 7 sub-3 hour marathons, training and motivation Artwork

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A Running, Fitness and Health Show, focused on delivering actionable and specific advice to listeners. This show will be interview based, and our guests will include elite runners and athletes, top coaches, scientific experts, nutritionists, sports psychologists and health and well-being professionals. The podcast will be of great value to age-group athletes who can incorporate the learnings and insights from this show in their daily training and living. The show is hosted by Raj (Rajagopal Anapuzha) who is an accomplished age-group runner and coach, multiple times Boston Marathon Qualifier and a top 5 age-group finisher at Mumbai Marathon.

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# 45 – Barefoot marathoner and top Master’s runner, Thomas Bobby Philip, discusses his journey to 7 sub-3 hour marathons, training and motivation

March 22, 2021 • Rajagopal Anapuzha • Episode 45

Episode Summary
Barefoot marathoner and top Master’s runner, Thomas Bobby Philip, discusses his journey to 7 sub-3 hour marathons, training and motivation

Show Notes
00:20 – Introduction to Bobby
05:25 – Early lessons and pitfalls to avoid
08:15 – Importance of aspects like strength training to be a better runner
12:05 – Typical run training week
14:25 – Split of training between easy, tempo and other runs
16:50 – Coaching methods and working with coach Kothandapani
18:20 – Bobby’s transition to barefoot running
28:15 – How to start with barefoot running
32:10 – Racing barefoot
34:55 – Nutrition principles
37:55 – Favorite race distances
39:00 – Favorite workout
40:55 – Most memorable races
43:40 – How Bobby approaches target race timings

Follow/Contact Bobby
Instagram: @barefootbobby1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobsusan1

Other relevant earlier podcasts
Episode 23 with Patrick McKeown - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/5598952
Episode 44 with Steven Sashen - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8136419

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