Andy Wheatcroft is a member of our Personal Best Running Program. His journey to the Boston Marathon was anything but ordinary. He went from a self-described “unfit tub of blubber” to a Boston qualifier over 10 years of perseverance and grit.
CLICK HERE to watch this new video. Andy shares many valuable insights about training and racing.
“If you’re happy to take away from a race the fact that the finish line is just the next step on your life journey…there should be three lessons from that race you write down.” – Andy Wheatcroft on Extramilest Show #89 (YouTube)
After the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Andy was determined to finish what he started, and his relentless dedication led him to that dream.
In Extramilest Show #89, Andy shares his insights on building a sustainable running practice, embracing challenges, and finding joy in the process. If you’ve ever wondered how to truly make running a part of your life, or if you’ve hit setbacks on your own running journey, Andy’s story is full of lessons and inspiration.
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Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I do. Have fun out there on your runs!
Cheers,
Floris Gierman
P.S. Last week I sent an email with a link to my first Triathlon, with my friends Duc Tran and Andy Blow. It was the wrong link (I need more sleep and coffee :) The correct link to the full video is HERE. 11 minutes into the video, I hit the wall really hard and THIS is how I deal with tough spots in a race.
