In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 4 x Olympian & AUS Marathon Record Holder - Benita Willis

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why Benita is not a fan of planes
• Breaking the 2km National Record
• Growing up in Mackay and junior sports
• Going to AIS – Australian Institute of Sport
• Pursuing Running instead of hockey
• The burn out and nurturing of junior athletes
• Benita’s first trials for Sydney Olympics
• Benita’s Career and highlights
• Game plans and analogies
• Benita’s difficult year
• Managing expectations
• Final career highlights and progressing onwards
• Benita finishing up her professional running career
• Not competing in the Rio Olympics
• Benita’s current career post professional running and QRUN
• Why Benita admires Cathy Freeman

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