Steph Kessell: "I had no expectations going into the race at the Olympics. My goal was to get there and then just give it my all. And I did that".

Autor: Ifans, Rachel
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Zdroj: Women's Running (Anthem Publishing); Sep2024, Issue 177, p22-27, 6p, 11 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: Steph Kessell, a British marathon runner and Olympian, shares her running journey from Glasgow schools competitions to the Tokyo Olympics. She started as a cross country runner and eventually reached Olympic standard. Steph faced challenges with an eating disorder and injuries throughout her career but managed to overcome them. She achieved success in various marathons and represented Great Britain in the Olympics, finishing 38th out of 90 runners. Steph's experience has taught her the importance of self-care and she is currently pregnant with her first child. She offers tips for marathon training and emphasizes the need to be kind to oneself. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index