Welcome to episode #167, where we reconnect Phily Bowden, following our previous conversation in episode #121. Phily is an elite runner representing the professional team New Balance Manchester. We revisit her impressive debut marathon in Sevilla, where she clocked a great time of 2:34. In our second conversation, we unravel the mental preparation behind her recent marathon triumph in Copenhagen. Phily shares the techniques and strategies that led her to achieve a remarkable personal best of 2:29:16, securing an outstanding 3rd place finish. These valuable insights are not exclusive to elites; amateur runners can benefit from them too.  We dive into your submitted questions for the listener Q&A section with Phily. Gain exclusive insights into her future race plans, learn how she conquers pre-race anxiety, and explore her battle with impostor syndrome. Be sure to follow her incredible journey on Instagram @philybowden. And don't forget to check out her awesome merchandise at https://philybowdenmerch.com/ We also discuss a lot more. If this conversation resonates with you, please do share with your community. A special thank you to our amazing patreons who continuously support the show. If you appreciate the content, join our Patreon community by clicking the link below: www.patreon.com/ARunnersLife