Spencer Matthews has set a marathon personal best of 2:49, with Runner's World reporting his training was grounded in data, science, and steady work. The result marks a strong performance for the British television personality turned endurance athlete.

The time is a credible result at any level, and his approach to training has attracted interest for being unusually data-driven. Rather than relying on raw effort alone, Matthews used a calculated and consistent training method.

Matthews is married to Vogue Williams, who has separately been in the news this week after pushing back against public commentary. Those critics questioned her decisions in the early weeks of motherhood by going out with her one-month-old baby. Williams responded publicly to the comments.