The Running Channel Podcast From 20 Stone To Running A Half Marathon..."I Feel Like Me Again" | Dr Alex George
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Aug 21, 2024 
Dr. Alex George, an A&E doctor and passionate runner, shares his transformative journey of training for a half marathon after overcoming personal challenges. He explores the therapeutic benefits of running for mental health, discussing his own struggles with ADHD and loss. The conversation offers valuable training tips and highlights the importance of routine in maintaining fitness. Listeners will appreciate Alex's insights on the communal joy of running, enriched by memorable experiences in stunning locations like Dublin and Yosemite.
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Illness Knocked Training Three Weeks Out
- Alex suffered tonsillitis complicated by quinsy and had two hospital admissions three weeks before his race.
- The illness forced weight loss and disrupted his training right before Hackney half.
Pick A Pace And Hold It
- Control pacing by picking a target speed and holding it instead of starting too fast.
- Use tempo, easy and long runs to build capacity and steady pacing for fast 5Ks.
Hybrid Training Builds Balanced Fitness
- Being a hybrid athlete (weights plus running) creates broader fitness and confidence.
- Strength work complements running by reducing injury risk and improving capacity.