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RunPod

Rebecca Adlington OBE

RunPod

Global

Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2024

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In this special SwimPod edition of RunPod, Jenni is joined by none other than Rebecca Adlington OBE, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and true British swimming legend—here to keep you company on your run!

Renowned for her incredible achievements in the pool, Rebecca dives into her journey from swim lessons to reaching the top of the Olympic podium.

She shares what it truly takes to reach the elite level, offering insights into the dedication, resilience, and mindset needed to overcome the highs and lows of competitive swimming. Rebecca also opens up about her transition from athlete to mentor and mother, her passion for water safety, and her deep love for coaching.

Whether you're a runner, swimmer, or simply in need of some inspiration, Rebecca’s story is a powerful reminder of perseverance, hard work, and the joy of staying active.

Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of Britain’s most beloved athletes—and discover why she believes everyone should make a splash!

Transcript

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0:00.0

This episode of Run Pod is sponsored by M&S, where you can shop all your favourite sportswear brands.

0:06.3

Time now to thank one of the partners of this episode of Run Pod, Cooper, the Run Coaching App.

0:12.1

Now it's January, it's time to set those training goals for 2025.

0:15.9

And this is where Cooper, the Run Coaching app, comes in very handy indeed.

0:20.2

So whether you're a season veteran or a

0:23.1

first timer training for a race, or perhaps you just fancy some structure to your running,

0:29.0

well, Cooper training plans are built for you by expert coaches and they adjust as you improve.

0:35.0

So you say how often you run each week and from today to race day,

0:39.9

you'll have every short run, long run, tempo run and workout session tailored to you.

0:46.0

Cupa is the running app that helps you beat your running goals, guaranteed or your money back.

0:51.2

I'm actually using Cupa to help me prepare for the TCS London Marathon this year,

0:55.6

and you could too. They're offering all RunPod listeners a two-week free trial of their app,

1:01.3

and then 20% off their standard annual subscription price. That's a whole year of dedicated run coaching

1:07.8

for just ÂŁ67.99. Just download the Cupa app and use the code RunPod on sign up.

1:15.3

Or visit cooper.com forward slash run pod.

1:18.8

That's Cooper C-O-O-P-A-H.com forward slash runpod, where you can find all the details.

1:26.9

Thanks once again to Cooper cooper the run coaching app

1:29.0

for partnering with this episode of run pod this is a global player original podcast

1:40.7

hello there welcome to run pod now this is where runners unite, runners of all styles.

1:46.8

Maybe you're an occasional runner, a regular one, a daily one, a running tourist.

1:51.5

That's what I'm calling someone who just runs occasionally in certain places.

1:55.2

In fact, even runners who are actually swimmers.

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