Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Team GB great

In this episode of RunPod, Jenny Falconer welcomes Olympic heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson to share her journey as an athlete. Kat discusses how she became a heptathlete after excelling at high jump during her school years. She describes her love for athletics and how competing in multiple events keeps her engaged.

Kat reflects on her experiences at the Olympic Games, particularly London 2012 and Paris 2024, sharing how the atmosphere and her performance at these events shaped her career. She shares insights into her training schedule, which includes six days of intense workouts encompassing various disciplines, and emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, especially when facing tough training sessions.

Towards the end of the conversation, both Kat and Jenny provide practical tips for those training for events like the London Marathon, discussing the significance of keeping goals in mind and the role of recovery. Kat encourages listeners to push through mental barriers and highlights how rewarding the feeling of completing difficult sessions can be. The episode concludes with Kat discussing her upcoming competitions and her excitement for the summer athletic season.