Holly Archer joins Jake Dearden to share her incredible journey from getting detention after a school cross-country race to becoming a European silver medallist and one of the most respected endurance athletes in the UK.

We dive into her experience in America, missing out on the Olympics by the smallest of margins, life as a professional runner, altitude training, sponsorships, Hyrox, and what it really takes to perform at an elite level.

00:00 Intro

00:07 Chasing A Scholarship To America

00:12 NCAA Life, Culture Shock & Learning To Compete

00:20 Full-Time Work & Winning A European Silver Medal

00:28 Altitude Training: What Actually Works?

00:35 Turning Professional & The Reality Of Sponsorships

00:41 Leaving Pro Running & Finding A New Direction

00:49 Hyrox, Performance & Endurance Training Insights

01:20 Women In Sport, Mindset & The Future Ahead

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