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Episode 486: Inside The Pro Running World | Jacob Thomson
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May 8, 20261:11:10
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Jacob Thomson is a professional marathon runner for Under Armour. He recently raced Boston in a time of 2 hours 9 minutes 51 seconds. He co-hosts the Out and Back Podcast with Rory Linkletter. We discuss elite training, innovative shoe tech, the role of high in race carb fueling, doping influence on professional sports, and how to navigate the world of influence and sponsorship in running's modern era.
Jacob: thomsontraining.run | IG: @jtcougars8 | YT: @jacobthomson4360
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