# 52 – Michael Crawley, 2:20 Marathoner and author on Ethiopian running, shares his experience training with Ethiopian runners and his book “Out of Thin Air” - a podcast by Rajagopal Anapuzha

Episode Summary
Michael Crawley, 2:20 Marathoner and author on Ethiopian running, shares his experience training with Ethiopian runners and his book “Out of Thin Air”

Show Notes
01:00 – Michael introduces himself
03:35 – Link between interest in anthropology and running
04:45 – Initial challenges faced in Ethiopia
08:10 – Initial interactions with Ethiopian runners
09:45 – Underlying philosophy of Ethiopian running
13:00 – Challenges with gear for Ethiopian runners
16:20 – Michael’s typical training week in Ethiopia
20:00 – Mental approach of Ethiopian runners
23:30 – Recovery and fueling
25:55 – Running safety while in Ethiopia
27:40 – Carrying forward lessons from Ethiopia
30:35 – Michael discusses his book
32:25 – Recommendations on resources

Michael Crawley’s Book: Out of Thin Air - Amazon Link

Follow/Contact Michael
Instagram: @mikecrawl
Twitter: @mphcrawley
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/20345109?hl=en-GB

Recommendations on resources
Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear (Amazon Link)
Adharanand Finn’s books (Amazon Link)
Marathon Talk Podcast: https://marathontalk.com/
YouTube channel on Ethiopian running: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyRm5qXJVY5PY6dv-qUj9g

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