• Phily Bowden: How the UK’s 10th Fastest Marathoner Balances Olympic Dreams with Life Beyond Running

  • Jan 3 2025
  • Length: 38 mins
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Phily Bowden: How the UK’s 10th Fastest Marathoner Balances Olympic Dreams with Life Beyond Running

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  • 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!


    We talked about:

    • How a dislike of maths led Phily to running, eventually earning her a sports scholarship in the US
    • The mental health challenges she faced during her time in the US and the pressure of figuring out life after university
    • 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.
    • The importance of staying busy, finding balance, and making a living as a full-time athlete.
    • Setting her sights on the LA Olympics and conquering the Marathon Majors.


    This episode is an inspiring blend of perseverance, ambition, and insight from a rising star in the marathon world.


    We’d love to hear your thoughts and your running stories—send them to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or connect with us on Instagram. 📩📱


    Don’t forget to use code ‘PODCAST25’ for 2 weeks free on Runna! 🏃‍♀️✨




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