Welcome to runinthesun_ - The home of the Sub-4 Squad.
I’m Paul, a 12-time marathon finisher, and I’m on a mission to help you break that sub-4-hour marathon goal in 2026.
This isn't about elite theory or fancy graphics. This is honest, authentic advice for the everyday runner juggling work, family, and the grind of training. Whether you're training for your first marathon or chasing a PB after a setback, we’re in this together.
What to expect on the channel:
🏃♂️ Simple, practical marathon & half-marathon advice.
📉 Real-world training plans (including the one I used for 9 sub-4 finishes).
🧠 Mental strategies to survive "The Wall" and "The Dark Room."
👟 Honest gear reviews and recovery tips that actually work.
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AI is great. But it cannot run a marathon.
https://youtu.be/MDTkqrm8L0g?si=t1Yud...
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Do you use AI / AI-powered apps in your marathon training / marathon?
Would love to hear your feedback.
New video on what I think: https://youtu.be/MDTkqrm8L0g?si=UwZT6...
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I’ve put together a sub-4 hour playlist of the videos I think will be most helpful for you to get your marathon done in under 4 hours.
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe...
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Went for a walk, ended up talking about why we run marathons. Wanted to do it all in one take - nearly did it! See how I got on.
13 minutes on the truth of why we run the 42k distance: https://youtu.be/HEEtiTqHIWQ?si=4dz6w...
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70 days to go. 13th marathon attempt. Almaty Marathon, Kazakhstan. Another sub 4?
runinthesun_ heads to Bangkok in a couple of weeks - if any of you are based that way - where is the best place to run? I’ve heard Lumphini Park is the hot spot?
Let me know down below in the comments!
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When timing is right! Screenshot of the first 3:59 since publication of the latest video.
Ironically it’s about what happens when you don’t get your timing right, and 2 other common mistakes, in your sub 4 marathon attempt.
It’s a sign. Best go and watch it now!
https://youtu.be/JNKkmHgvEiQ?si=oONhr...
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Congratulations to our subscriber who received the Garmin watch I gifted in a recent giveaway - who has just completed their first ever marathon in an astonishing time!
A big Well done - and here’s to many more! 🙌
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An update from the winner of our Garmin watch giveaway!
Received from one of our subscribers based out in the Philippines 🇵🇭.
And by the time you read this - his marathon would have been completed! 📣 🙌 🥳
Congratulations!
Subscribe and comment for more giveaways.
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Thanks for sticking around, watching, supporting & subscribing! 💪👍
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Putting my money where my mouth is.
They say that the long run is the staple of marathon training. And I agree. But interval sessions could be the answer to you going from a 4 hour+ marathon to a sub 4.
If you’ve not seen my latest video on the complete training guide to getting a sub 4 marathon in 2026 you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/4O-Yu4B-p2c?si=h9Jdo...
15 x (300m run & 100m walk) like here is a good example.
Paul
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