The Runna Podcast Anya Culling: Her Journey from a 4:34 Marathon to One of the Fastest Female Marathon Runners in the UK
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Apr 19, 2024 Anya Culling, from a 4:34 marathon to elite level UK runner. Discusses journey into running, transformation to sponsored athlete, female endurance research in relay race, gym to ultramarathons. Fun 'Would You Rather' scenarios and route preferences in long-distance running.
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First Marathon
- Anya Culling's first marathon was the 2019 London Marathon, which she ran for charity.
- She finished in 4:34, admitting she didn't train properly and found it extremely challenging.
Lockdown Transformation
- Anya's perspective on running changed during lockdown when it became a source of solace and stress relief.
- This led her to rediscover running and eventually connect with her first coach.
England Vest
- Within three years, Anya went from a 4:34 marathon to representing England after connecting with a coach.
- This drastically improved her performance and deepened her love for running.