From a devastating back injury to a 3:29 marathon at 50 - Ben Shephard just ran his first marathon in 16 years.

Whether you're returning from injury, chasing a marathon comeback, or trying to stay fit as you get older - this conversation will make you rethink what's possible.

Just days after crossing the finish line in London, the beloved British TV presenter sits down with Ben and Anya to talk honestly about the back injury that stopped him running, the long road back, and why consistency - not perfection - was the thing that got him there.

In this episode:

🏃 Why Ben's ADHD became his biggest asset in sport, his career, and marathon running

💔 The back injury that stopped him running -  and the marathon comeback nobody expected 

🎯 How he trained for a 3:29 marathon at 50 around a full-time TV career 

🧠 Why consistency beats strictness - and how to apply it to your own training 

👨‍👦 What he hopes his sons take from watching him fail, and keep going

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