In this episode we talk to Charlotte Purdue, British marathon runner and running coach. Charlotte takes us through her remarkable career so far, including securing the second-best British Marathon time at the prestigious Berlin Marathon. Delve into the world of a dedicated athlete as she reveals the thrill of running faster, and the unique tradition of creating picture frames to immortalise the significance of major marathons. Charlotte discusses the evolving landscape of women's marathon running, shedding light on the growing competition, the pursuit of setting records, and the importance of intrinsic motivation for personal improvement. Learn about her coaching relationship with Nick Bideau in Australia and the distinctive dynamics of training between the UK and Oz, and her dreams of going sub 2:20.  Charlotte is deeply motivated by her running community - something that she’s practically invested in through her Coaching business - Purdue Performance. She shares the joy of catching up on her athletes’ training and celebrating their achievements - because no matter what level you are at, the vibe is the same! We're on Strava! Enjoying the Podcast - join our new Strava club, and connect with other listeners. Plus have a look at our festive Strava art and get involved! Follow us on social media: Charlotte is on Instagram: @charlottepurdue and @purdue_performance You can drop us a DM, send us a picture or tag us on instagram, linkedin or twitter or tiktok or send us an email: [email protected] This season of the podcast is sponsored by Run Unbound Endurance Coaching. Whether running your first half, discovering trail running, tackling an ultramarathon or attempting one of the UK big 3 rounds, Run Unbound can help you to achieve your goals in a fun and inspiring way. We are so grateful for Run Unbound's support. Find out more at rununbound.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.