Any Given Runday

#280 Will Boyle: From Addiction to 2:39 Marathon Runner


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In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast we welcome Will Boyle (@wboyledub on Instagram). Will shares his inspiring journey from battling addiction to becoming a successful runner. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to embrace running as a lifeline, the importance of coaching in his training, and why he loves the Dublin Marathon. `He talks about the training that helped him become a 2:39 Marathon runner as well as having a 16:02 5k PB, all under the coaching of Gary O'Hanlon. 

22:00 Will Boyle
28:16 The Turning Point: Confronting Addiction
35:36 Rehabilitation and Rediscovery: Finding Purpose in Running
41:26 Building a New Life: The Role of Running in Recovery
47:29 Coaching and Growth: The Path to Marathon Success
53:00 The Role of Luck and Training in Running
57:23 Training Methods: Heart Rate, Effort, and Pace
60:21 The Importance of Nutrition and Fueling
61:24 Setting Goals and Overcoming Challenges
64:21 The Emotional Impact of the Dublin Marathon
74:31 Advice for Marathon Runners and Post-Race Blues

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