# #175 Relisten: Matt Fox - 2:18, stuck in Japan & the secret workout for marathoners

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Podcast: [The Marathon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marathon-podcast-7264818)
Published: 2026-06-05T07:20:20+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e5272ac
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Duration seconds: 5695

## Resource

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