In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Paul Pollock (@ppmarathon on Instagram) shares his journey from a junior runner to becoming an Olympian and elite marathoner. He discusses the challenges of injuries, the transition from shorter distances to marathons, winning the National Championships in 2012 and the impact of training with elite athletes. Paul also delves into his unique approach to training, including the role of cycling in his preparation, and reflects on his experiences at the World Championships, the Rio and Tokyo Olympics and training in the NN Running Team alongside some of the top runners in the world. As a coach, he emphasises the importance of individualised training and building a strong foundation for marathon success.

18:00 We welcome Paul Pollock to the AGR podcast
22:03 Injuries and Comebacks: The Road to the Marathon
24:25 Transitioning from 5k to the Marathon Distance and winning the national Championships
36:14 World Championships and Olympic Dreams
42:38 Training with the Elite: Insights from the NN Running Team
44:27 The Impact of Cycling on Marathon Training
54:14 Navigating Injuries: The Achilles Experience
57:29 Tokyo 2020: A Unique Olympic Experience
63:12 Coaching Philosophy: Individualised Training for Success

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