#280 Will Boyle: From Addiction to 2:39 Marathon Runner

Listen to this episode from Any Given Runday on Spotify. In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast we welcome Will Boyle (@wboyledub on Instagram). Will shares his inspiring journey from battling addiction to becoming a successful runner. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to embrace running as a lifeline, the importance of coaching in his training, and why he loves the Dublin Marathon. `He talks about the training that helped him become a 2:39 Marathon runner as well as having a 16:02 5k PB, all under the coaching of Gary O'Hanlon. 22:00 Will Boyle28:16 The Turning Point: Confronting Addiction35:36 Rehabilitation and Rediscovery: Finding Purpose in Running41:26 Building a New Life: The Role of Running in Recovery47:29 Coaching and Growth: The Path to Marathon Success53:00 The Role of Luck and Training in Running57:23 Training Methods: Heart Rate, Effort, and Pace60:21 The Importance of Nutrition and Fueling61:24 Setting Goals and Overcoming Challenges64:21 The Emotional Impact of the Dublin Marathon74:31 Advice for Marathon Runners and Post-Race BluesYou can follow us on Instagram@anygivenrundaypodcastThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their new Sports Recovery Kit. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online storeUltrapurelabs.ie You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com