#310 Paul Pollock: Double Olympian Marathoner and National Champion

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Paul Pollock (@ppmarathon on Instagram) shares his journey from a junior runner to becoming an Olympian and elite marathoner. He discusses the challenges of injuries, the transition from shorter distances to marathons, winning the National Championships in 2012 and the impact of training with elite athletes. Paul also delves into his unique approach to training, including the role of cycling in his preparation, and reflects on his experiences at the World Championships, the Rio and Tokyo Olympics and training in the NN Running Team alongside some of the top runners in the world. As a coach, he emphasises the importance of individualised training and building a strong foundation for marathon success.18:00 We welcome Paul Pollock to the AGR podcast22:03 Injuries and Comebacks: The Road to the Marathon24:25 Transitioning from 5k to the Marathon Distance and winning the national Championships36:14 World Championships and Olympic Dreams42:38 Training with the Elite: Insights from the NN Running Team44:27 The Impact of Cycling on Marathon Training54:14 Navigating Injuries: The Achilles Experience57:29 Tokyo 2020: A Unique Olympic Experience63:12 Coaching Philosophy: Individualised Training for SuccessYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastStay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml), Shop HERE