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#106 - How HOLLY ARCHER is fueling her DEBUT MARATHON in the most STACKED ELITE field of ALL TIME in LONDON
🎙️ Gone Running | Episode #106
In this powerful and honest conversation, elite runner Holly Archer joins us to share her journey from a young athlete to a fierce competitor, looking ahead to her debut marathon this week in London! Ben and Holly’s conversation dives deep into the highs, lows, and everything in between that comes with chasing big goals in endurance sports.
Holly opens up about the mental and physical challenges of training for her first marathon, the mindset shifts that helped her stay focused, and how she’s learned to embrace discomfort, trust the process, and redefine what it means to be an athlete. 💪
We also chat about:
🏁 Navigating the mental side of marathon prep
🍽️ The importance of fueling right with Science in Sport
🌍 How the environment and community shape performance
🧠 Strategies for overcoming self-doubt
🔥 The grit it takes to grow as a runner—and a person
✨ Finding joy in trying new things and pushing limits
Whether you're deep into your training block, gearing up for race day, or just need a boost of motivation, Holly’s story will leave you inspired to keep going— one stride at a time.
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