399 - A 2:34 Boston Marathon on 35mi/week: Rewriting The Marathon Training Playbook
Purple Patch Podcast
Matt Dixon
4.9 • 651 Ratings
🗓️ 3 June 2026
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts the Purple Patch Podcast, featuring Kyle Sanok, who achieved a 2:34:49 marathon at the Boston Marathon using a low-mileage, multisport training approach. Kyle, a Purple Patch athlete, leveraged cycling and swimming in addition to running, maintaining around 30-40 miles per week. He emphasized the importance of community, trusting the process, and proactive injury prevention through physical therapy. Kyle's journey included overcoming initial skepticism and relied heavily on personalized coaching and a flexible training plan. He plans future challenges, including the Alcatraz triathlon. Matt Dixon offers complimentary consultations for those interested in Purple Patch coaching programs.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Folks, in today's show, we've got a special one. |
| 0:02.8 | It's all about marathon training. |
| 0:04.7 | And we've got a special guest in Carl Sannock, |
| 0:06.6 | who's going to break down his multi-sport approach to running |
| 0:09.7 | and low weekly mileage to deliver himself to a two-hour and 34-minute marathon |
| 0:16.8 | at the Boston Marathon. |
| 0:18.7 | Goodness me, that is quite fast. How does he do it? It's all revealed |
| 0:23.6 | in today's show. But I tell you, it's normal and understandable if you might look at our |
| 0:29.5 | marathon training approach and think, is this just marketing nonsense? Well, you're going to understand |
| 0:36.1 | the truth today. And if after listening, you're |
| 0:39.2 | interested in discussing your training journey, whether it's in running, whether it's in |
| 0:43.5 | triathlon or any endurance arena, if you're interested in one-to-one coaching or one of our squad |
| 0:48.3 | programs, we're happy to set up a complementary consultation. All you need to do is email us at info at purple patchfitness.com and we'll set up a complementary consultation. All you need to do is email us at info at purplepatchfitness.com |
| 0:56.8 | and we'll set up a free call. We'll talk about your journey and how we might be useful. |
| 1:01.7 | The most important thing is it's pressure free and we promise you that we'll give you some |
| 1:05.9 | actionable and helpful advice for you on your journey, whether you're with Purple Patch or |
| 1:10.2 | otherwise. And while I'm here as well, whether you're with Purple Patch or otherwise. |
| 1:16.1 | And while I'm here as well, one other thing. And that's that. We don't often have this, |
| 1:22.1 | but we currently have two or three spots open on our one-to-one coaching roster. So if you want to deeply personalize high-value partnership with one of our coaches, make sure that you highlight that in the |
| 1:29.2 | call. We're going to go through, talk about everything that you need, and if it's the right fit for you, |
| 1:34.2 | and then typically we're sold out, but we've actually got two or three spots right now, |
| 1:38.7 | so we'd love to slot you in in your journey. Either way, enjoy the show today. Take care. |
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