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Follow my journey from Tokyo 2020 Olympics to Paris 2024, attempting to make Rio Olympics a quad tear put those plans on hold,Tokyo was a tough Olympics for me, but the knowledge there will help me make Paris an Olympics to remember. Enjoy the Journey
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1Basic information of the who, what, where and why I'm documenting my journey through to Tokyo 2020, it's a step forward from my previous attempt at documenting my comeback and losing 35 pounds etc.. hopefully it helps inspire, teach and educate fellow sports people, runners, workers etc..Support the show
One of my favorite quotes, is Dave Brailsford, and it essentially suggests if you're not doing everything you possibly can, to be the best version of yourself, you can't expect to win. However if you're willing to do everything you possibly can, that gives you the BEST possible chance of winning. Simple really, just do everything you can to win.Support the show
This episode covers a mixture of topics related to "potential" to help prevent some injuries and also improve the quality of training. How I learnt from some of the best athletes in the world how to prepare my body better for day to day training etc..EnjoySupport the show
Sometimes I can be super emotional, and I've learnt to deal with that slightly better. If I look back at all my "regrets" both in sport / life, usually it boils down to emotional decisions. Dealing with the mental sides of athletics can be tough, "BUT actually, I don't think it's that tough" we just let it over whelm us. If you think about running logically. IT'S only running. Support the show
Today’s podcast explore my relationship with food, how it’s changed over the years and how that usually evolves around certain race weights in the past, and now food is field. Self Discipline, moderation and balance are hot in today’s PodcastSupport the show
This one is EPIC, be patient with this one, I did this on the run "trial" WIND made it a bit of a pain in the ars*, but ultimately if you don't listen to any of my podcasts LISTEN to this one. I discuss topics important to me, how I went about making a come back, losing weight, training my ass off, crying in Bushy park, getting dropped by Andy Vernon.. etc.. Lots going on here.. Be patient with it, enjoy it, and give me some feedback if you enjoy or dislike.. Always feel free to get in touch if you need more details.. or info.Support the show
It's fitting my topic of the podcast today is preparing for the long run, and recovery from the long run etc.. Fitting because I did a 24 miles long run yesterday and I walk you guys through what I did to prepare my body for that, and help it recover.Support the show
Todays podcast goes into detail about how I prepare in the last 3 weeks before a marathon / championship. Cutting out sweets, alcohol etc.. and why! Also did I make mistakes this summer, both in decisions about 10k / marathon at Euro champs and how I prepared for them.Support the show
This episode covers going all in, using your own motivation to fuel your passion. I believe the main reason to my success was my aggressive approach to my comeback, I ditched the safety rope 2 years ago, and went all in.Support the show
This episode delves into training in general, perhaps making mistakes along the road, and how you adapt to that. Making changes today that can help lead to better quality of training LONG term. Specific sessions, non specific sessions etc.. Support the show
Recovery techniques, no excuses, make it work, and be willing to put in the time, that's needed to help your training consistency improve.Support the show
Todays podcast goes through my past with parents support in running, and also how that relationship developed from me hating my dad and running, to me loving the fact my dad persisted and pressured me into running. FACT is, it was running, or maybe prison, fighting, ambulances etc.. Wild child, who through running was able to find some sort of peace.Support the show
I'm an animal, I wasn't always an animal, but I truly believe it now. This is "What it means to me to be an animal, and I challenge you, to become an animal"Support the show
Todays podcast goes into some detail about how I treat the taper. How I adjust depending on what the body needs and with two weeks to go, how the body feels is more important than the plan/ miles. Support the show
Guys, I’ve done a good job “I hope” so far of showing elites, pros have bad days to, and struggle mentally, but make no mistake, every elite / pro athlete I’ve ever met works hard as F*ck 24/7.Support the show
Today’s podcast covers a rage of things I’ll focus on in the last 7 days before a marathon.How the result won’t break my spirit or love for what I’m doing.But make no mistake, I only see one outcome being possible. “Logically speaking”Support the show
Title says it all,Lets hope weather changes for the better..."Freezing temperatures expected during Chevron Houston Marathon""Wind chills could make it feel like 19 degrees on early Sunday morning, just before thousands of people line up to start the Chevron Houston Marathon, meteorologists said."Support the show
Ahh after a few hours of mentally exhausting the weather issue, I come to the same conclusion as pre London 2018, There's not an ounce of quit in my body.Maybe Houston 2019, is a test for Doha 2019, and Tokyo 2020 when weather will be far from perfect.Support the show
Crazy and emotional 24 hours, letting my emotions hijack my brain.Body has sense calmed down:6* mile today 7000ft below marathon hr throughout 5.15/5.14/5.10/5.06/5.08/5.12Colder this am - practiced running in long tights, wasn’t as bad as I thought. There is hope.Support the show
It’s a nice feeling going into my first race in almost 6-7 months healthy.It’s been a long but successful camp, there’s not much left I can do.Getting close to race day.Support the show
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Fucking great podcast, just found it. Loads of episodes to listen to. I've ended up with a slight Irish accent from listening too much!
brilliant! great motivation and insight for a newly competitive runner