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EP246: Andy Buchanan's Perspective on Race Selection & Listener Q's
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This episode of Better With Running dives deep into the realities of elite running with insights from Australian Marathon Record Holder, Andy Buchanan, talking candidly after his 11th place at the London Marathon. Andy unpacks how he felt with the result and what it was like to be at major marathon. The conversation then shifts to strategic decision-making in an athlete's career, exploring the various factors, from legacy to personal growth, that influence choices about future races like the World Championships.
In a more personal segment, Andy reflects on long-term fulfillment beyond race results, and on the expectations that come with being a prominent athlete in Australia and he reveals his future race plans. Andy talks about his approach coming off London and the break The interview concludes with listener questions covering topics such as elite athlete nutrition, cramping, gaming and the hypothetical financial considerations of race prioritization.
The show rounds out with a race recap from Chriso over at Hanging Rock and he praises Nora for her outstanding podium finish on the weekend.
247 episodes
Manage episode 482772136 series 2664884
This episode of Better With Running dives deep into the realities of elite running with insights from Australian Marathon Record Holder, Andy Buchanan, talking candidly after his 11th place at the London Marathon. Andy unpacks how he felt with the result and what it was like to be at major marathon. The conversation then shifts to strategic decision-making in an athlete's career, exploring the various factors, from legacy to personal growth, that influence choices about future races like the World Championships.
In a more personal segment, Andy reflects on long-term fulfillment beyond race results, and on the expectations that come with being a prominent athlete in Australia and he reveals his future race plans. Andy talks about his approach coming off London and the break The interview concludes with listener questions covering topics such as elite athlete nutrition, cramping, gaming and the hypothetical financial considerations of race prioritization.
The show rounds out with a race recap from Chriso over at Hanging Rock and he praises Nora for her outstanding podium finish on the weekend.
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