Summary
In this powerful episode of RunPod, Jenni is joined by Elite British 400m hurdler, yoga instructor, and mental health advocate Lina Nielsen.
A proud member of Team GB, Lina opens up about the incredible highs and hidden struggles behind life as a top-tier athlete - including her journey living with multiple sclerosis and the resilience it takes to compete at the highest level.
Lina shares how running has shaped her life both on and off the track, and why vulnerability is a form of strength.
From stadium roars to moments of solitude, this is a conversation about endurance, identity, and the power of movement.
Whether you're chasing PBs or just looking for some motivation, this episode will leave you uplifted, inspired, and ready to run your own race.
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| 0:00.0 | A safe trip begins with TRIP. |
| 0:03.0 | Take a road trip with your family, get there safely. |
| 0:06.0 | Do your trip checks. |
| 0:08.0 | T, drop up on island fuel, R, rest every two hours to |
| 0:13.0 | I inspect your pressure and tread. |
| 0:16.0 | P, preparing for the weather ahead. |
| 0:18.0 | A safe trip begins with TRIP. Oh, yes, that's, oh, yes, a safe trip begins with TRIP |
| 0:21.5 | Oh yes |
| 0:22.5 | A safe trip begins with T RRIZ |
| 0:25.8 | Do the four trip checks before every journey |
| 0:28.1 | National Highways |
| 0:29.5 | Despite humanity's ability to speak to people on the other side of the world |
| 0:33.8 | It amazed you that you somehow couldn't make a connection without Wi-Fi. Then came the blackout and an awkward small talk date in person. And all the while |
| 0:44.5 | you were pruning the garden. There's more to imagine when you listen. Fall in love with romantic |
| 0:51.5 | comedies on Audible. Like the return of Ruby Darling by Leanne Slade. |
| 0:56.7 | Subscription required. See audible.co.uk for terms. |
| 1:02.2 | This is a global player original podcast. |
| 1:09.5 | Hello there. Welcome to Run Pod. |
| 1:12.1 | I'm Jenny Faulkner. |
| 1:13.4 | And what I love about this podcast is the mix of guests. |
| 1:16.5 | So whether it's, I don't know, one week of charity fundraise or another chef, another you know someone from the telly, a footballer or a rugby player, an actor, maybe an actual professional runner. |
| 1:31.5 | Because there are also people who do run for a living. |
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