How Abbie Donnelly Won European Marathon Bronze

European marathon bronze medalist Abbie Donnelly joins Lucy Jones on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about her incredible breakthrough season and taking home a medal at the European Championships in Birmingham.

From entering the sport through local cross-country and Lincoln Wellington AC to balancing a seven-year PhD in Victorian imperialism with elite professional running, it's been quite the journey!

Abbie opens up about transitioning to the marathon distance, adapting to a new coaching style under Chris Jones that utilizes blood lactate tracking, and overcoming a severe hamstring injury just months before the championship.

The pair also get stuck into the brutal realities of racing a hilly 5k-lap championship course, working alongside teammate Clara Evans through mid-race surges, essential advice for first-time marathoners, and what's next for Abbie, including her long-term ambitions for LA.

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