Christopher Thompson
RunPod
Global
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 21 February 2025
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by endurance running legend Chris Thompson!
With over two decades at the top of the sport, Chris has experienced it all—from winning European silver alongside Mo Farah to a career-defining marathon performance that earned him a spot at Tokyo 2020 just days after becoming a dad.
Jenni explores his remarkable journey, from his Olympic experiences, to the mindset and running tips required to keep pushing the limits. Along the way, Chris shares his passion for running, reflects on the amazing things life can bring, and talks about his latest podcast venture with fellow running icon Paula Radcliffe.
Get ready for an inspiring conversation with a true master of long-distance running!
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| 0:58.1 | Hello there, welcome to Run Pod. |
| 1:04.0 | I'm Jenny Faulkner here to encourage you, to motivate you, or hopefully just to help you with a few tips and a bit of guidance if you're trying to run further or faster or even |
| 1:08.7 | just begin your running journey. |
| 1:10.6 | Now, as we head towards race season, well, there are plenty of races coming up, |
| 1:14.7 | we are all knee-deep in training plans. |
| 1:17.7 | I've got London landmarks at the start of April, that's a half, |
| 1:21.1 | and then I've got the full 26.2-miler in London on April 27th. |
| 1:26.2 | And it'll be the big day before we know it and so with that in mind |
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