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Episode 96 – Beth McArdle: London Marathon, Setbacks & Finding Strength at 52
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In this episode, I’m joined by Beth McArdle, who recently completed the London Marathon 2026 after months of structured training.
Beth shares her journey from losing three and a half stone, rebuilding her fitness through Women on the Move, taking on HYROX, and then stepping up to the challenge of the London Marathon.
We talk about:
Starting again in her late forties and early fifties
Weight loss, confidence and fitness
Training for a marathon around work and family life
Running for charity
Dealing with injury on marathon day
The emotional pull of London Marathon
Why your…
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