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#112 | Guy Learmonth | Professional Athlete Exposes British Athletics...
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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Guy Learmonth, professional 800m runner.
Guy has had a very successful career so far, with a PB of 1.44.70, competing in the Commonwealth Games, multiple World Championships and in fact the 3rd fastest 800m time in Scottish history.
However, it's safe to say that Guy has been a bit unlucky throughout his career.
In a sport like running, you would expect the selection criteria to be black and white, however, in this episode, you will learn how this isn't always the case, and how politics and behind the scenes agendas are the determining factors in some cases.
Guy explains how he has unfortunately missed out on selection for numerous British teams and championships, despite having met the qualification criteria. He has publicly accused British Athletics of "toxicity and nepotism", saying their decisions have been "absolute nonsense".
Fergus and Guy cover many topics, including his upbringing and what got him into athletics, what it's like competing on the biggest stage in his sport, the life of a pro athlete, recovery, the rise of technology in running, his current issues with athletics, and much much more.
Expect to learn what it takes to be a professional athlete.
Expect to reflect on how you deal with setbacks.
Expect to question the agenda of some sporting federations.
Guy's Instagram: @glearmonth800
Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley
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Manage episode 430102525 series 3461256
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Guy Learmonth, professional 800m runner.
Guy has had a very successful career so far, with a PB of 1.44.70, competing in the Commonwealth Games, multiple World Championships and in fact the 3rd fastest 800m time in Scottish history.
However, it's safe to say that Guy has been a bit unlucky throughout his career.
In a sport like running, you would expect the selection criteria to be black and white, however, in this episode, you will learn how this isn't always the case, and how politics and behind the scenes agendas are the determining factors in some cases.
Guy explains how he has unfortunately missed out on selection for numerous British teams and championships, despite having met the qualification criteria. He has publicly accused British Athletics of "toxicity and nepotism", saying their decisions have been "absolute nonsense".
Fergus and Guy cover many topics, including his upbringing and what got him into athletics, what it's like competing on the biggest stage in his sport, the life of a pro athlete, recovery, the rise of technology in running, his current issues with athletics, and much much more.
Expect to learn what it takes to be a professional athlete.
Expect to reflect on how you deal with setbacks.
Expect to question the agenda of some sporting federations.
Guy's Instagram: @glearmonth800
Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley
Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr
Sponsors:
Vivobarefoot - get 20% off with FERGUSC20
Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20
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