10 Years On: The Half Marathon That Made Me a Rugby Player

In this episode of The Five Points Podcast, I take a trip down memory lane after redisiting a photo from my first (and only) half marathon—10 years on.What started as a goal to “just get round” turned into a sub-2-hour finish… but more importantly, it became a turning point in how I viewed myself, my training, and what my body was actually capable of.I share the messy reality behind that race—from injury setbacks and under-fuelling, to learning how to train with purpose, fuel properly, and commit to a process (not perfection). It was the moment I stopped dabbling and started taking my performance—and rugby—seriously.This episode is about more than running. It’s about identity, confidence, and the shift from “I’m not really that person” to fully owning what you do.If you’ve ever felt like a fraud in your training, struggled with consistency, or felt stuck in that cycle of doing just enough but never quite progressing—this one’s for you.I also share why this experience shaped the coach I am today, and how it led to creating the support I wish I had back then.