From Spokes to Strides: Dame Laura Kenny’s London Marathon
About this episode
Dame Laura Kenny discusses her transition from cycling to running as she prepares for her London Marathon debut.
It's "Marathon Week"! To get you inspired we're SO excited to speak to one of Team GB's Greatest Olympians, cyclist Dame Laura Kenny ahead of her London marathon debut Her 5 Gold and 1 Silver medals are an all-time record for a female British Olympian. Laura discusses her shift from cycling to running, noting her struggles with shin splints and the challenge of balancing training with childcare. She also discusses fuelling and how it's so different to fuel while running compared to having a bottle with you all the time on a bike! She is running the London Marathon for the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust. Plus Paula and Thommo outline their schedule for London Marathon week, including live events at the ExCel expo on Friday and an Apple Store event on Saturday. They'll have practical tips for you if you're prepping for next Sunday's big race too, and we'll get a final update from Harry Judd as he gets ready for London. PLUS we’ve got some amazing offers for our Run Club community: We're delighted to work with our new sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered. Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine. 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER 20% OFF YOUR SECOND Unlock…
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