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Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. ...
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Feel Good Running is for the everyday runner. No matter if you are a long time runner, a beginner or just thinking about getting into running, you will enjoy each episode. Our goal is to inspire, motivate and even entertain you. Our guests are mostly everyday runners that have amazing stories about their running. There are also weekly news snippets about runners accomplishments that will inspire you. And we always end the show with a motivating running quote! Host Jim Lynch is an avid Feel G ...
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The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster. Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing ...
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The Not Your Average Runner Podcast teaches plus-size, mid-life women practical ways to start running in the body they have right now. Certified Running & Life Coach Jill Angie combines her real-life experience and coaching wisdom to help women find joy in learning to run in a way that honors their unique size, shape, speed or age. You'll be surprised at how much you can enjoy running when you know how to do it! Download a free one-week jumpstart plan to get started today at www.notyouravera ...
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Middle of the Pack Podcast

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The Middle of the Pack Podcast, Celebrating Everyday Runners and your go-to source for all things running! Padraig shares His & His guests running journeys, revealing the ups and downs of training, racing, and balancing life as middle-of-the-pack non-elite runners. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, this podcast offers practical tips, honest gear reviews, and engaging conversations with fellow runners chasing progress, not perfection.
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I Would Not Could Not Run

Oliver Turnbull & Andrew Tudberry

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This inspiring podcast is designed to get even the most reluctant runners moving. With encouraging storytelling, motivational coaching, and carefully paced sessions, it transforms the daunting idea of running into an achievable and enjoyable journey. Whether you're lacing up for the first time or doubting your fitness, this podcast meets you where you are and helps you believe—you can be a runner.
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The RunSensible Podcast is your go-to weekly show for all things running. Each episode dives into different aspects of the running world, covering training techniques, workout strategies, injury prevention, and overall fitness. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner, you'll find valuable insights to help improve your performance and stay motivated. The podcast explores a wide range of running modalities, from long-distance endurance to speed training and recovery. Join us every week ...
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Becoming a consistent runner is hard. You’re struggling to find the time to run. Irregular and demanding work schedules, kids and other commitments make it difficult to give running the time it needs. You have nagging injuries that just won’t go away or experience pain when you run more than 5 or 10-minutes. You’re constantly disappointed with your lack of progress and running just doesn’t seem to get any easier. You get out of breath quickly and wonder why the hell you’re inflicting this pa ...
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She Runs Eats Performs

Runners Health Hub

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Are you confused about the science around nutrition for runners? Listen in to learn about the WHY, HOW, WHAT, and WHEN of eating to fuel your running performance. We are here to help you translate sports nutritional science, into easy to apply tips and plans, helping you enjoy peak running performance. We focus on the FEMALE FACTORS every mid-life woman needs to know to be a healthy runner.
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This is a community for those who are trying to run their first 5k or run their best ever 5k! I was a very competitive 5k cross country runner in high school, but that was many moons ago! Now I have made my way back to the sport of running in my late 30’s (36 to be exact) with the goal to run my fastest 5k ever by the age of 40. I want to share this journey with you and share my years of experience with racing, injuries and more; to help you become the best runner you can possibly be.
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MiamiFit

Eddy Vera

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A bi-weekly podcast for members and non members of MiamiFit. Our goal is to provide training tips, general fitness, nutrition, and diet information for runners and walkers training for their first or next marathon or half marathon. Whether you are a member of MiamiFit or not, a beginner or experienced walker or runner, our goal is to get you off the couch and inspire you to walk or run your way to a fitter and healthier life.
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Once a couch potato, now a 4th year age grouper triathlete, Kelownagurl talks about her goals, her training, and her life in general in hope of providing encouragement and inspiration to other "average" people who have always dreamed of doing something they never thought possible. Her motto is "It's never too late to be what you might have been" ~ George Elliot (running, swimming, cycling, biking)
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Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast

Duane K. L. France

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Ever considered running a marathon, but thought that it's impossible? Curious to know what it's like to train with a coach? Join first time marathoner Duane France and experienced endurance coach Morgon Latimore, The Peoples Coach, as they work together to show that, with the right training and motivation, a marathon is not just for superhuman athletes...mere mortals can do it too!
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RunwithKat Show

Katherine Campbell

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Welcome to the RunwithKat Show! A running podcast that centers around helping you run happy, healthy, and strong. Im Kat! Physical Therapist, Personal Trainer, Run Coach, and most importantly runner. For over 10 years now, running has been one of the biggest constants in my life, and my goal is that it becomes the same for you. As a physical therapist, one of my foundational core values is that movement is medicine, which is why I am extremely passionate about keeping runners healthy. This p ...
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The Final Turn

Keith Carter and Shawn Razek

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Running is a deeply personal experience that comes with plenty of emotional and physical challenges. The Final Turn is brought to you by two serious amateur runners and discusses all things running including training plans, route ideas, shoe and apparel reviews, records and mind-blowing achievements, psychology and motivation, injury avoidance and recovery, run-sightseeing, and much more! Each bite-sized episode delivers insights and advice for beginner and professional runners alike.
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Ortho Out Loud

Fox Valley Orthopedics

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Welcome to Ortho Out Loud, a Fox Valley Orthopedics podcast exploring the intersection of orthopedic expertise and everyday living. Join us for candid conversations, personal stories, and expert insights from orthopedic specialists, patients, and professionals. From injury prevention tips to in-depth discussions about recovery and how to increase mobility, we aim to make orthopedic care more approachable, relatable, and useful in your everyday life. We’re here to decode the big topics, give ...
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First We Lift

David Flowers

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My name is David Flowers, and my ambition is to showcase the impact that training and more athleticism can have on all of us, regardless of our current levels or even age. I aim to provide solutions, rather than simply identifying problems. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.
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The Pendola Project Podcast

Matt Pendola & Bobby McGee

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There are a lot of injured and inconsistent runners out there. This podcast exists to make sure you're not one of them. Running mechanics expert, Bobby McGee and Running Strength Coach, Matt Pendola share the expertise they've gained from training some of the world's most elite athletes. Each episode focuses aims to share one thing they've learned while working at the highest level in sport, whether it's about perfecting your run form, training to prevent injury, or maximizing your mental ga ...
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This week, Michelle chats with Lisa Jackson, Runner’s World columnist, 100 Marathon Club member, and author of Running Made Easy, Your Pace or Mine?, and her brand new memoir Still Running After All These Tears: A Runner’s Journey Through Grief. Lisa shares how running helped her rebuild her life after loss, what finishing last in 25 marathons has …
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Do you want to improve and race faster in 2026? I want to help you do exactly that! In this episode, coach Jason Fitzgerald is sharing his most impactful training interventions for dramatic running improvement. We're discussing: Hill Sprints (see here) Monthly mileage Aerobic cross-training Heat training Heavy weightlifting (start here) If you have…
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Join The Half Marathon Follow-Through Formula (FREE 4-Day Challenge) If you've trained for a half marathon before but didn't follow through, this episode will change how you think about training. In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down the real reason half marathon training falls apart for so many runners (it has…
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Episode 22 reviews the highs and lows of 2025 and looks ahead to 2026, celebrating everyday runners, recovery, and steady progress over flashy results. Padraig shares stories of injury, resilience, personal bests, and the simple joy of running, inviting listeners to set realistic goals and run with presence and curiosity in the new year. As a podca…
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A year after her first appearance on the podcast, physiotherapist Nicky Edwards returns to update us on a life-changing year. Since we last spoke, Nicky has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, but far from slowing down, Nicky has taken on some of the toughest challenges in UK ultra-running. Nicky talks us through the emotional and chaotic lead-…
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Hey Runners, Well, itʻs been a long time. A very long time like three years since my last podcast. So I guess this is a revival or a reboot. Iʻve missed you. A lot has happened in running and my life over the past years and I will bring you up to speed on it all in a future episode. In 2026, you can expect some very interesting episodes. In this ep…
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Dan Cleather is a strength and conditioning coach, professor at St. Mary's University, and author of The Practice of Change: The Art & Science of Training. So, what exactly is "training?" Is it different than "exercise?" In this episode, we discuss what training specifically is, what it's not, and what it's attempting to do. Once you understand tha…
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On this Christmas Eve special of The Middle of the Pack Podcast, returning guests share their running wishlists — from race entries and carbon‑plated shoes to watches, earphones and recovery gear. The episode mixes practical gift ideas (race vouchers, shoes, socks, gels, reflective gear, recovery sliders) with heartfelt wishes for an injury‑free 20…
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In this episode of the UKRunChat Podcast, Michelle speaks with Priya, co-founder of Phoenix Manchester, the first Indian-born woman in the 100 Marathon Club, and one of only two South Asian women race directors in the UK. Priya shares her journey from cheering at the London Marathon to completing 100 marathons, discovering the power of Jeffing, and…
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Download the Ultimate Marathon Race Ready Guide Here! Preparing for RunDisney Marathon Weekend or taking on the Dopey Challenge? Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down the 7 race week essentials that every Disney runner must know from how to taper the right way, to what to eat each day, to the weather, packing, and logistics that make RunDisney so unique. Le…
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Jonah Rosner is an applied sport scientist who spent 10 years working with athletes and teams from all major American professional team sports, particularly the National Football League. He's a certified running coach and strength and conditioning specialist and he previously partnered with Nike to run the Nike Running Performance Lab in New York C…
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Episode 20 of The Middle of the Pack features Ruairi O'Hagan reflecting on his Dublin Marathon experience, the post-race struggle with motivation and injury, and the training and support that got him through. Ruairi also discusses his role as chair of Watergrasshill running club and the importance of community in his running journey. Listen for can…
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Elisabeth Scott is a USATF, RRCA, and UESCA certified running coach and the host of the enormously popular Running Explained Podcast. She and Jason are answering questions from Jason's Instagram about: Optimal ratio of hard to easy mileage Physiological benefits of moderate paced running Helpful cues to ensure you're truly running easy How you figu…
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In this episode Cliodhna Ruane shares her moving journey balancing marathon training with devastating family challenges — the loss of her husband to cancer and her daughter’s leukemia diagnosis — and how running has kept her resilient. She talks candidly about recovery after Dublin Marathon, adapting training while caring for her children, plans fo…
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In this episode, Michelle speaks with Neil Thubron, founder of XNRG and an athlete who has spent decades pushing the limits of endurance. From his early days in the British Army Reserves to multi-day ultras across deserts, mountains and frozen wilderness, Neil has built a life around resilience, purpose and helping others do the same. Neil shares t…
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Floris Gierman is a 2:44 marathoner, cofounder of Path Projects, 100-mile ultramarathon finisher, and author of the new book Running Breakthroughs. He's done something rare: interview the world's best runners (like Eliud Kipchoge, Courtney Dauwalter, and Killian Jornet) and put all the best lessons, insights, and wisdom into his new book. You'll le…
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Join the waitlist for Healthy Runner Academy Here! If you have ever trained perfectly… only to fall short of your goal on race day… this episode is for you. I am breaking down my Philadelphia Marathon, the lessons that cost me a PR and the wins that set me up to come back even stronger. Inside, you will learn: • The exact moment my race slipped awa…
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John Calabrese joins the podcast to talk turkey trots, pushing wheelchair racers, and his journey from road races to brutal ultras. He shares fueling tricks, shoe testing, race stories and how running helps him balance family life, caregiving and the highs and lows of the sport. So Buckle up and enjoy the Middle of the Pack podcast Ep18.…
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In this episode, we speak with former-Royal Marine and world-record–breaking adventurer Mitch Hutchcraft, who completed the longest climb of Everest in historyearlier this year. Now, just six months later, he’s taking on a new mission — and this time, it’s all for the dogs. Starting 3rd December, Mitch will run 700km / 16 back-to-back marathons fro…
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How did we transition from a society with no "sports" or competition, to one where they're ubiquitous? Learn the history of the fitness industry: how weightlifting and running emerged, early versions of equipment, how people trained 200+ years ago, and more. Dr. Conor Heffernan explores the main themes from his book, When Fitness Went Global. If yo…
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Episode 17 features Caroline Coffey as she discusses her transition from corporate life to personal training, coaching busy women, and balancing marathon training with family life. Caroline shares honest stories about race-day emotions, training strategies, fueling, accountability, and how to enjoy food and fitness without extremes.…
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Inspired by the incredible achievements of David Lodge, we started thinking about how to start increasing the distances we run. This coincides nicely with Oliver's first 10K race which was completed with the help of Andrew's constant presence. And chat! We take you through the best, safest ways to build up distance and get as far as the "Backyard U…
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This week on the UKRunChat Podcast, we head across the Atlantic to Virginia to chat with ultra-runner John Calabrese. John started running in 2017 during a difficult period in his life and has since thrown himself into everything from road marathons to some of the toughest trail races in the US, including the legendary Barkley. We dive into: How ru…
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Listen in on a Team Strength Running coaching call, where Jason takes questions from the community about training, long runs, workout strategy, and more. To join one of these calls, join the team here. We discuss: Long run strategy (related podcast with David Roche!) The value of lifting heavy weights (start here) How to balance speed and mileage T…
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Should you run or walk with a weighted vest to get stronger or faster? Or is it just another social media fitness fad that can lead to injury? In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with Coach Cat from the Spark Healthy Runner team to break down the science behind weighted vest training for runners. Together, they uncover what fitness influenc…
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Episode 16 features Eamon Kearney, who shares his journey from heavy drinking and a near-fatal moment to sobriety and running marathons. After a mild heart attack and confronting severe mental-health struggles, running helped him rebuild his life, reconnect with family, and find purpose. He talks about training, major races like Chicago and Boston,…
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You've heard of "Cross Country" right? Well, how about "Cross an ENTIRE Country". That's what "The Dragon's Back" is: competitors crazy enough to take on this challenge run, scramble and slide from Conway Castle to Cardiff Castle, in other words the entire length of Wales in all its rocky, hilly and rainy beauty. This means climbing up and running …
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Ep - 085 of the podcast is now live and available for download on all platforms… In today’s episode, I sit down in the studio with Ross Donnelly — better known on Instagram as @ross_onthe_run. We dive into Ross’s inspiring journey and explore how running and social media became powerful tools in transforming his physical and mental health. Ross ope…
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A quick note that this episode includes open discussion of cancer, grief, and loss. Please take care while listening, and skip sections if you need to. In this episode, UKRunChat host Michelle talks to Toby Freeman, founder of The Robin Cancer Trust and creator of the Big Ballsy Challenge, a 500km running campaign raising awareness of testicular ca…
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Brodie Sharpe is a physiotherapist, the host of the Run Smarter Podcast, and author of Run Smarter. As a Physical therapist who specializes in endurance runners, Brodie Sharpe takes a holistic approach to injury prevention. He helps runners learn how to correct mistakes and work with their bodies to get healthy. Brodie emphasizes the importance of …
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Episode 15 of the Middle of the Pack features Tara Wilson of Women Who Run Ireland discussing her 15-year running journey, how running helped her heal and keeps on healing, and her work at the Run Hub helping all types of runners through Women who run Ireland. She shares tips on mental training for marathons, the Super Half series and solo race tra…
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The IWNCN guys meet special guest (real runner, real stand-up comedian, real author) Paul Tonkinson and also discuss how to manage aches, pains and injuries. Award winning (for both performing and writing) Paul talks about returning to running in middle age after taking it seriously in his youth, which has culminated in him writing two books docume…
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this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we're joined by ultra runners, authors, and adventurers Jen & Sim Benson. They share stories of epic challenges, why ultras feel like “supported adventures,” and how the community makes the sport so special. We also dive into their brand-new book, Ultra: The World Atlas of Ultramarathons — a beautifully curate…
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The next episode of the podcast is now live and available for download on all platforms! In this episode, I sit down with John Calabrese, a runner whose journey began not with medals in mind, but as a way to heal. After facing the emotional and financial challenges of divorce, John turned to running as a form of therapyone step at a time. What star…
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The next episode of The Run Sensible Podcast is now live and available for download on all platforms! In this episode, I dive into one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of running performance - recovery. Are you pushing your body too hard without realising it? From constant fatigue and mood changes to stubborn plateaus, subtle signs of ove…
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[Download] the Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Marathon Feeling Strong Are you unintentionally sabotaging your marathon with fueling mistakes? You're not alone. Most runners over 40 struggle with energy crashes, GI issues, cramping, or bonking — and it has nothing to do with fitness and everything to do with fueling. In this episode, I'm joined by…
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Dr. Matthew Silver is a physical therapist, author, and owner of Alpha Project Phyzio and Performance in Maryland. His book Built to Run is now available. While he set his college's 8k record and made the all-conference team, injuries prematurely ended Matt's career, sparking his interest in physical therapy. In today's conversation, we're talking …
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Hey, hey, my runner friend. I'm doing a little self-care and taking the week off from podcasting. So please enjoy this episode from last year! Your breathing is a direct indicator of your effort level. When your breathing feels controlled and relaxed, it means your effort level is right in the sweet spot. And when it feels like you can't catch your…
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Episode 14 of The Middle of the Pack podcast takes you into The Recovery Room in Ballincollig, Cork, where the host experiences NormaTec compression boots and an infrared sauna for the first time. Jerry Lynch explains the benefits—improved circulation, reduced soreness, muscle relaxation, skin and cardiovascular benefits—and how the facility suppor…
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In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, Michelle is joined by USA Triathlon coach and author Hilary Topper to talk about her new book, Unlocking the Triathlon: A Beginner’s Guide to Competing in a Triathlon. Hilary shares her journey from failing gym class and not knowing how to swim, to taking up triathlon in her 50s, and even an 8.3-mile open w…
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