Spencer Matthews has set a marathon personal best of 2:49, with Runner's World reporting his training was centred on science, numbers, and consistency. The result marks a solid result for the British television personality turned endurance athlete.

The time puts him among competitive amateur runners, and his approach to training has drawn attention for its methodical nature. Rather than relying on feel or instinct alone, Matthews used a calculated and consistent training method.

Matthews is married to Vogue Williams, who has also attracted media attention this week after responding to critics. Those critics took issue with her choices as a new mother by going out with her one-month-old baby. Williams addressed the criticism directly.