#3 Tvær á báti (Aukaþáttur)

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips

Georg Hilmarsson realizes at kilometer 21 of the Berlin Marathon that he has lost his race number, facing potential disqualification.

The episode begins with a brief, cryptic statement about financial systems before transitioning to casual conversation between hosts. They discuss listener feedback and introduce a new segment called 'naflösi nýliðin' (belly button newcomer), following a woman who has considered running for 15 years and is now starting her journey. The hosts mention their coach Arna Pétus and a training program. Conversation shifts to the hosts' own training, discussing weekly mileage struggles, with one host reaching 80-83 kilometers and another struggling to hit 77. They talk about training for the Valencia marathon, weather challenges in Iceland, and heart rate management during runs. The main interview features Georg Hilmarsson (Gokki), a runner who participated in the Berlin Marathon. He describes his race experience in detail, starting strong but facing difficulties around kilometer 27. The central drama occurs when he loses his race number around kilometer 21, creating uncertainty about his official finish and photos. He continues running without the number, dealing with cramps and mental challenges in the final kilometers. Despite this, he completes the marathon. The interview covers his reflections on the experience, qualifying for future races, and using Strava. After the interview, the hosts reflect on the emotional story and discuss another runner's experience. The episode includes advertisements for Máma veit best health solutions and a coin shop for cryptocurrency trading. The tone is conversational and interview-based, focusing on personal running narratives and training insights.

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