The Elite Endurance Podcast

Season 2 Episode 10: Jimmy Watkins - 800m, Sobriety and Rock 'n' Roll

March 24, 2023 George Bennett Season 2 Episode 10
Season 2 Episode 10: Jimmy Watkins - 800m, Sobriety and Rock 'n' Roll
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The Elite Endurance Podcast
Season 2 Episode 10: Jimmy Watkins - 800m, Sobriety and Rock 'n' Roll
Mar 24, 2023 Season 2 Episode 10
George Bennett

On this episode we're joined by Jimmy Watkins, founder of Running Punks, former team GB 800m runner, and former rock 'n' roll star.
We talk about his decision to leave athletics at the age of 24 to pursue his passion in music and how he dealt with his regret,
making such a life changing decision. Jimmy has so many funny stories of his time as a runner, so make sure to stick around 
to the end to hear his amazing stories when he was an Elite Endurance Athlete. 

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On this episode we're joined by Jimmy Watkins, founder of Running Punks, former team GB 800m runner, and former rock 'n' roll star.
We talk about his decision to leave athletics at the age of 24 to pursue his passion in music and how he dealt with his regret,
making such a life changing decision. Jimmy has so many funny stories of his time as a runner, so make sure to stick around 
to the end to hear his amazing stories when he was an Elite Endurance Athlete.