The Runna Podcast Olympic Champion Alex Yee: Training Secrets, Marathon Debut, and Giving Back
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Sep 19, 2025 
Join two-time Olympic gold medallist Alex Yee, a world champion triathlete and recent marathon debutant, as he shares his journey from Lewisham to the global stage. He unveils his mindset for Olympic victories, the intense training leading to his 2:11 marathon finish, and plans for future races. Alex discusses the challenges of performing under pressure and the importance of giving back to his community. Expect insights into his training metrics and a fun rapid-fire round revealing his dream race, complete with dim sum and Fanta!
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From Kids Event To Olympic Podiums
- Alex started triathlon aged nine after trying a kids event with his dad and kept returning for the challenge of mastering three sports.
- That early curiosity and persistence carried him to two Olympic appearances and world titles.
Compete With Yourself First
- Alex emphasises beating your own limits rather than focusing solely on rivals as a sustainable motivator.
- He says intrinsic drive makes improvement limitless and keeps you returning to training.
Could Have Been A Pure Runner
- Alex explains he naturally gravitated to running and almost switched to athletics after junior success.
- Despite that, he chose triathlon because he couldn't imagine life without swim, bike, run.