The Runna Podcast How Anya Culling Ran Her Best Marathon at London 2025: Live from The Runna Race Hub
Apr 30, 2025
Recorded live from a marathon hub, a renowned elite runner shares her inspiring journey through the recent London Marathon. She discusses balancing her career, training, and personal life while embracing the community spirit of the race. The conversation touches on crucial race day preparations, emotional crowd moments, and effective recovery techniques. Humorous anecdotes and camaraderie highlight the joy of marathoning, alongside debates on treadmill versus outdoor running. The episode celebrates the iconic experience of racing and the special memories created along the way.
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Confidence and Teamwork on Race Day
- Anya went into the London Marathon confident and stuck to a conservative start before progressively speeding up.
- Her partner Joe paced her initially, then she took over to finish strong for the final 10k.
Power of Running with the Pack
- Running in the mass start brings a team atmosphere which helps avoid destructive self-doubt.
- Solo elite pen racing can be lonely and mentally tough due to the loud internal negative monologue.
Fueling Strategy Matters
- Fuel continuously with gels every 20 minutes to maintain pace and heart rate.
- Practice fueling strategies in training to avoid hitting the wall during races.