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Back to Episodes#232 - Aaron Horan: From Smashing Ankles to Smashing Marathons and 3 Hour Dublin Marathon Goals
Description
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Aaron Horan (@aaronhoran_builtdifferent on Instagram), personal trainer, online coach, and host of the Built Different podcast. Aaron shares his inspiring journey from suffering a severe ankle injury to becoming a passionate marathon runner. He discusses his transition into running, overcoming the mental and physical challenges of his ankle injury where he was told he'd never play sport again, and how he has applied those lessons to his coaching. Aaron also talks about training for marathons, the importance of patience, and the impact of running on his life and mental health.
In this episode, we discuss:
Aaron’s Athletic Background and Injury
How he rehabbed his way back to fitness
Discovering a Passion for Running
Mindset and Mentality in Overcoming Injury
Coaching Philosophy and Influences
First Dublin Marathon Experience and that feeling of crossing the finish line
Building a Coaching Business
Final Advice for Marathon Runners taking on Dublin in a few weeks
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