#239 Killian Andersen: Personal Training to Marathon Running, Marathons around Europe, Coffee Runs and More

Any Given Runday

In this week's Any Given Runday Podcast episode, we welcome personal trainer, running coach, hiker, marathon runner, and co-founder of the Coffee Running Naas, Killian Andersen (@coach_killo on Instagram). Killian shares his journey from being a football enthusiast to a seasoned marathon runner, detailing his transition from gym training to running marathons. He opens up about his motivations, training methods, and challenges. We discuss the mental hurdles of transitioning to longer distances, the importance of community in running, and tips for those training for marathons. Killian also reveals his future plans, including a remarkable 100km run on New Year's Day and his continued efforts to build a supportive running community.
08:57 From Gym to Marathon: Killian's Journey
11:17 First Marathon Experience
13:12 Balancing Strength Training and Running
20:08 Destination Marathons: Amsterdam and Iceland
28:24 Christmas Day 50K Run for Charity
38:32 The Unexpected Growth of Our Running Group
38:59 Creating a Community Through Running
40:27 How Our Coffee Social Run Works
42:01 The Ironman Journey: Overcoming Challenges
42:59 The Makeshift Ironman Experience
50:27 Future Plans for the Running Club
52:28 Marathon Training Tips and Mental Barriers
62:28 Upcoming Challenges and Final Thoughts
Join us for our annual marathon trip abroad as we head back to Barcelona for 2026! Places are limited and you can find out more details by going to our website:
https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-trips

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