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#145 Polly Cunes: from casual running to the Boston pro field (how to run Boston Marathon)
· 1 h 14 min
Episode #145 Polly Cunes: from casual running to the Boston pro field (how to run Boston Marathon)
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Polly Cunes is lining up in the pro field in Boston in just a week, and she made her first pro field at the age of 42! We are chatting about her running journey, and she gives her best advice on how to run the Boston Marathon.
Time stamps:
00:00:00 – Host's Welcome, Boston Shakeout, and Guest Introduction
00:03:06 – Polly's Boston Excitement and Calgary's Altitude Advantage
00:11:01 – Polly's Personal Story and Marathon Potential Realized
00:21:13 – Career Highs, Lows, and Inspiring Injury Comeback
00:32:54 – Juggling Motherhood, Elite Running, and Sponsorships
00:39:22 – Boston Marathon Training Adjustments and Pacing Strategies
00:50:56 – Optimizing Pacing and Fueling for Boston Race Day
01:05:20 – Balancing Boston Festivities with Race Day Readiness
01:10:08 – Kristian's Final Long Run and Podcast Wrap-up
Polly: https://www.instagram.com/mommytosubthree
Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns
Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs
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