I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with Julia Paternain on the I’ll Have Another Podcast today! Julia just placed third at the World Championships marathon in Tokyo, earning a bronze medal in only her second marathon. She represents Uruguay, trains in Flagstaff with McKirdy Trained, and is coached by Jack Polerecky. Julia ran 2:27:23 in that race, coming in as one of the last-ranked athletes in the field and leaving with a medal. We talk about her training, mindset, and the confidence it took to run her own race and finish on the podium.
Top topics discussed
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Julia’s emotions and confusion at the finish line in Tokyo
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Handling the late hills and hot, humid conditions
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Fueling and hydration strategies with Maurten
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Race mindset: patience, pack dynamics, and not counting herself out
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From being ranked 288th to winning bronze — mental approach and confidence
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Processing the sudden media attention and national pride from Uruguay
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Her running journey: childhood in England, Penn State/Arkansas NCAA experience, injuries, and transition to Flagstaff
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Training now: mileage, long run workouts, and strength work with McKirdy Trained
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Goals for faster marathon and half marathon times, and thoughts on majors like London and Boston
Media mentioned
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Books: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Silent Patient
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TV/Film: One Tree Hill, 90210, The Hills, High Five (kids’ show)
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