In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Paul Robinson speaks for the first time since stepping away from elite athletics.

From running around Kilcock at just four years old, to running a mile in the South Pole, and everything in-between, Paul’s journey into running was built on passion, discipline, and consistency.

By 15, things became serious — setting him on a path toward becoming one of Ireland’s top middle-distance athletes.

In this episode, Paul reflects on what it truly takes to reach and stay at the elite level — the structure, the pressure, the sacrifices, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

He shares the highs of competing on the international stage, but also the realities that come with it.

Most importantly, this conversation goes beyond the track. Paul opens up about what it felt like to step away from elite running, the loss of identity that can come with it, and the challenge of transitioning into “normal” life after years defined by the sport.

This is a story about more than running. It’s about purpose, identity, and what comes next when the thing that shaped you changes.

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