#704 - Charlie Watson: Detailing Sydney, the Newest Marathon Major, and Running 20 Minutes Faster Than Expected

The Rambling Runner Podcast

Charlie Watson shares her exhilarating experience at the Sydney Marathon, highlighting her unique racing strategy that led to a surprisingly fast finish. She discusses the importance of mindset, strength training, and nutrition in her preparation, and how letting go of expectations allowed her to enjoy the race and perform beyond her goals. Charlie also compares the race to the other six World Marathon Majors (all of which she has completed!).

Learn more about Charlie at https://therunnerbeans.com.

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