Phily Bowden: How the UK’s 10th Fastest Marathoner Balances Olympic Dreams with Life Beyond Running
Update: 2025-01-03
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Today on the Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Phily Bowden, an incredible marathon runner with one of the top 10 fastest times ever by a British woman—despite having only run four marathons!
We talked about:
- How a dislike of maths led Phily to running, eventually earning her a sports scholarship in the US
- The mental health challenges she faced during her time in the US and the pressure of figuring out life after university
- Running her first marathon in an astonishing 2:34 and how she improved to 2:29 in just her second race, earning a podium finish for England.
- The importance of staying busy, finding balance, and making a living as a full-time athlete.
- Setting her sights on the LA Olympics and conquering the Marathon Majors.
This episode is an inspiring blend of perseverance, ambition, and insight from a rising star in the marathon world.
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