The Physical Performance Show

20: Benita Willis - 4 x Olympian & AUS Marathon Record Holder


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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 4 x Olympian & AUS Marathon Record Holder - Benita Willis

Listen in as we delve into the following:

  • Why Benita is not a fan of planes
  • Breaking the 2km National Record
  • Growing up in Mackay and junior sports
  • Going to AIS – Australian Institute of Sport
  • Pursuing Running instead of hockey
  • The burn out and nurturing of junior athletes
  • Benita’s first trials for Sydney Olympics
  • Benita’s Career and highlights
  • Game plans and analogies
  • Benita’s difficult year
  • Managing expectations
  • Final career highlights and progressing onwards
  • Benita finishing up her professional running career
  • Not competing in the Rio Olympics
  • Benita’s current career post professional running and QRUN
  • Why Benita admires Cathy Freeman

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