EP167 #Run2PB Athlete Interviews - Norah Armstrong & Nathan Contin

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Welcome back to the Better with Running Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by two incredible guests who share their inspiring running journeys.

Our first guest -Norah Armstrong - From Schoolyard to XCR

Norah Armstrong, Chris's wife, recounts how they first met in the school quadrangle and how Chris introduced her to the world of running, making her a dedicated fan.

Despite never participating in organized sports in high school, Norah recently celebrated her 350th parkrun, a testament to her decade-long dedication to running.

We hear about Norah's early struggles with running and how she persevered to become a seasoned runner.

Norah's journey has taken her from being a parkrun regular to embracing other fun runs and even taking on the competitive cross country scene.

Nathan Contin - Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Personal Bests:

Meet #teamrun2p athlete Nathan Contin, who started his running journey in 2022 using a running app, progressing from the couch to completing a 10km.

Under the guidance of Run2PB Coach Jack Davies, Nathan has achieved remarkable progress, setting personal bests across various distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon this year.

Nathan shares his journey of overcoming health challenges, including battling Hodgkin Lymphoma, and celebrates being four years in remission.

We dive into the highlights of Nathan's recent marathon, where he achieved an impressive 20-minute personal best at the Melbourne Marathon. and also gain insights into Nathan's favorite training sessions and the valuable lessons he's learned along his running journey.

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