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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emilie Lavinia

Elite marathoner Anya Culling: “I lost my period and thought it was normal”

Elite marathon runner Anya Culling's story will inspire you, but maybe not in the way you expect. She shaved nearly two hours off her marathon time and now competes at the highest level, representing her country.

In this episode, Anya opens up about teenage health crises that shaped her mentality, the ironic moment she realised elite runners do still have periods, and why her coach refused to train her until she got her health sorted. We discuss wellness overwhelm, how to spot the difference between training hard and overtraining, why women's health issues in sport often go unaddressed, and the recovery principle that changed everything for her.

Listen to the full episode of Well Enough with Anya Culling on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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