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Welcome to this Q&A episode where Eloise and Rory answer listener questions about:
How to cope with injury setbacks
How to keep a good mindset when injury has held you back from a race
Dealing with the thought of an injury not getting better
Healthy & unhealthy goal setting
Balancing relationships and training
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions. Stay tuned for part 2 of this Q&A soon. 

In this episode we are joined by 2nd fastest female British Marathon runner ever, Charlotte Purdue. We celebrate Charlotte’s recent team selection announcement for the Paris Olympics and she shares the challenges that she has overcome to reach this pinnacle moment in her career. Throughout the conversation, Charlotte reflects on the determination and dedication required to keep moving forward despite setbacks along the way. Charlotte’s story is one of resilience and grit and encourages us to embrace both the ups and downs as part of the journey towards our potential. 

Today's guest is no stranger to the show. In fact, she's making her third appearance. You may recall our last episode with Genevieve Gregson was titled "Bouncing Back from Olympic Heartbreak". At the time, she was still processing having ruptured her Achilles at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. There was an uncertain road ahead. 
In this episode we hear how she has reinvented her mindset to not just bounce back, but propel herself to becoming one of Australia's fastest ever marathoners.
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How do you set yourself up for a great year? In this episode Eloise and Rory discuss the big questions to ask yourself before setting goals for the year ahead.
Thanks for being on the journey with us & Happy New Year!
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Welcome back to the Marathon State of Mind Podcast. It's been a while - a little longer than intended - but we are back and excited to bring you a new season. In this episode share where we have been and what's ahead. Eloise recaps the highs and lows of her Valencia marathon where she ran an Olympic Qualifying time of 2:25:47. We discuss a process you can use when reflecting on and reviewing races/performances in order to get the most from them.

In this episode, Eloise and Rory answer listener questions on topics such as:
How to stay positive during injury recovery.
How to mentally approach a race if preparation has been disrupted.
How learning from struggle and self-kindness intersect.
Why Rory breathes through his nose when running.
Tips for staying injury free.
How to not feel guilty for pursuing sporting goals.
This episode is brought to you by our very own Young Athlete State of Mind Course. Enrolments are now open for our July intake.