{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6632074568745800121a1ea7/67742c6cc82b0a641390c34c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Phily Bowden: How the UK’s 10th Fastest Marathoner Balances Olympic Dreams with Life Beyond Running","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6632074568745800121a1ea7/1735666716728-4ba9c51a-3807-4f3b-ba29-d64e2de21f6e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today on the Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Phily Bowden, an incredible marathon runner with one of the top 10 fastest times ever by a British woman—despite having only run four marathons!</p><p><br></p><p>We talked about:</p><ul><li>How a dislike of maths led Phily to running, eventually earning her a sports scholarship in the US</li><li>The mental health challenges she faced during her time in the US and the pressure of figuring out life after university</li><li>Running her first marathon in an astonishing 2:34 and how she improved to 2:29 in just her second race, earning a podium finish for England.</li><li>The importance of staying busy, finding balance, and making a living as a full-time athlete.</li><li>Setting her sights on the LA Olympics and conquering the Marathon Majors.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is an inspiring blend of perseverance, ambition, and insight from a rising star in the marathon world.</p><p><br></p><p>We’d love to hear your thoughts and your running stories—send them to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or connect with us on Instagram. 📩📱</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to use code ‘PODCAST25’ for 2 weeks free on Runna! 🏃‍♀️✨</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Runna"}