In this second Marathon Special of the Fit for Business and Life podcast, Martin Sharp shares the experience of completing his second of three marathons in just two weeks: the Milton Keynes Marathon with co-host Dominic Furness. Following the excitement and record-breaking energy of London, Martin dives into what it took to recover, re-focus, and run again, all while raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust.

This episode is packed with performance insights, personal stories, and practical tips for busy professionals aiming to push their physical and mental limits through endurance challenges. Whether you're an amateur runner, seasoned athlete, or simply love hearing how people test their limits, this one delivers.

What to expect in this episode:

• The transition from London to Milton Keynes Marathon: fatigue, recovery, and mindset

• How active recovery plays a role in back-to-back marathons

• Nutrition, hydration and supplement tweaks for better performance

• The power of a personalised fueling strategy (featuring jelly babies, gels, and crisps!)

• Crowd atmosphere and support stories from the day

• Lessons learned from marathon #2 and how it impacts Martin's strategy for Leeds

• Reflections on progress, motivation, and redefining personal bests

Martin also reflects on the bigger picture behind his "Couch to 3 marathons in 14 months" challenge, raising money and awareness for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Support Martin's 3-marathon challenge: https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/martin-sharp

Follow, rate and review the podcast on Spotify, Apple or Amazon Music, and stay tuned for the final marathon update from Leeds!

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In this episode of the Fit for Business and Life Podcast, Martin Sharp and Dominic Furness dive deep into the critical role of nutrition in running performance. As Martin trains for his triple marathon challenge, they explore real-world strategies that work not just for running but also for business and life.From managing glycogen stores to selecting the right hydration and fueling techniques. Learn about the difference between anaerobic vs aerobic energy, why protein and carbs timing matters, and how to overcome common pitfalls like digestion issues, hitting the wall or fueling mistakes mid-run. Whether you're training for a 5K, half marathon, or an ultra, this episode gives you insider tips to help transform your performance, metabolism, and body!Brought to you by Sharp Fit for Life and the Business Body Network — helping busy professionals stay healthier, happier, and higher achieving in business and in life.🔔 Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SharpFitForLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MartinSharpUK1 https://www.instagram.com/martinsharpuk/https://www.instagram.com/sharpfitforlife/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkvikS2-NhlwGq3n4idiwghttps://x.com/martinsharpukhttps://x.com/SharpFitForLife https://uk.linkedin.com/in/martinsharp#RunningMeals #FuelingStrategies #EnduranceTraining #GlycogenStores #Hydration #PerformanceNutrition #AnaerobicVsAerobic #EnergySources #ProteinAndCarbs #RunningGels #DigestiveHealth #BodyTransformation #Metabolism #BusinessBodyNetwork

In this special episode of the Fit for Business and Life podcast, host Martin Sharp shares the full story of completing the 2025 London Marathon, his first ever marathon and the first leg of a three-race endurance challenge — fundraising for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Joined by co-host Dominic Furness, Martin reflects on the mental and physical demands of marathon running for busy professionals and high achievers, and how lessons from the track apply directly to life and leadership.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What it’s really like to run the London Marathon as a first-timer

• The importance of mindset and recovery for long-term success

• How to fuel smart for endurance: gels, crisps, and everything in between

• The mental shift that happens mid-race — and how to push through

• The science behind recovery: electrolytes, magnesium, glutathione & more

• Why charity and purpose fuel more than just your body

• The moment Martin found out, he became a Guinness World Record holder

🎗️ Plus, Martin shares his personal reasons for running on behalf of the Teenage Cancer Trust and how you can still support the cause.

Triple Marathon Challenge TCT Fundraiser: ⁠https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/martin-sharp⁠

Whether you're a business owner, leader, or someone training for a race of your own, this episode delivers honest, relatable insight into what it means to pursue a bold goal — and keep showing up.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music or on YouTube

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