# #149 Zouhair Talbi: The training that made him a 2:03 marathoner (and some insight into Suunto and Asics)

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Podcast: [The Marathon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marathon-podcast-7264818)
Published: 2026-04-24T02:06:45+00:00
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## Resource

$20 off The Marathon Hat x Ciele with the code BOSTON26 throughout April.20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbOn this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Zouhair Talbi is a guest. He ran an incredible Boston Marathon, placing fifth and becoming best American. We talked about his performance, his training and being a dad.We also touched on new tech from Suunto and Asics!Time stamps:00:00 – Host Introduces Zouhair Talbi and Boston Marathon Performance03:15 – Zouhair Reflects on His Boston Marathon Performance and Evolution06:43 – Zouhair's Unexpected Path from Soccer to Elite Running13:20 – Why Zouhair Moved to the US for Running and Education16:47 – Zouhair Shares His Secrets to Elite Marathon Performance21:29 – How Zouhair Balances Being a Dad with Elite Marathon Training28:03 – Inside Zouhair Talbi's High-Volume, High-Altitude Training Week36:16 – The Role of Consistency and Breaks in Zouhair's Progress43:38 – Zouhair's Insights on Suunto Watches and ASICS Prototype Shoes52:33 – Host Concludes Interview and Previews Upcoming EpisodesFull video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed:MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

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