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Episode 517 - Lee Troop - From Troop Loop to Triple Olympian: Lee Troop’s Unfiltered Running Journey
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What do you get when you mix fierce determination, Aussie grit, and a heart the size of a marathon course? You get Lee Troop—Olympian, race director, coach, father, and all-round legend.
In this powerful, funny, and deeply human conversation, Lee takes us through his entire running journey—from chasing his dad around the streets of Geelong as a 10-year-old, to toeing the line at three Olympic Games, to rebuilding his running from scratch (and with heart) after hitting rock bottom.
We cover:
•Why fun runs and Life. Be In It. commercials kickstarted his love of running 🏃♂️
•How he trained without a coach until 18 (and nearly ran a marathon at 14!)
•What it really takes to train with Steve Moneghetti—mentally and physically
•The emotional price of elite sport—and why he never celebrated his wins
•His current return to running: slow, steady, joyful, and just for him (and his kids)
•His take on the explosion of running culture post-COVID
•The Troop Loop in Geelong, and what it means to run it with his sons ❤️
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💡 TIPS FROM LEE:
•“Don’t overanalyse, overcomplicate or psychoanalyse—just run.”
•“Running doesn’t discriminate. Everyone’s got a story. Keep it simple.”
•“You can always give 100% effort, even if your tank is only half full.”
This episode is for every runner—elite or everyday—who’s wrestled with self-doubt, lost their spark, or is learning to fall in love with running again.
🎧 Tune in now and be reminded why we run.
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