Episode 53

Marathon running at 40 and almost exercising himself to death - Nick Samuels

Published on: 26th March, 2021

Nick Samuels is the endurance athlete who almost ran himself to death. He's also an old friend of the remarkable winner of today's(26th March)Olympic Trials for the marathon, Chris Thompson.

Chris booked his place for Tokyo at the age of 39 four days after becoming a father. Nick lived with Chris in Halls of Residence at Loughborough many years ago and pays tributes to coming through the tough times to get to his second Olympic Games.

Nick talks about improvements with age in endurance sport.

We then talk about Nick's story. He's a Former world and European Duathlon Champion but 18 months ago he found himself in hospital with a condition that ended his career. It's an astonishing story.

For more information on the coaching and training camps with Nick and Sonia Samuels check out

https://www.runstars.co.uk

for more information off Cardiac Risk in the Young

https://www.c-r-y.org.uk

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Hi - I'm Mark, a Sports Journalist specialising in Olympic and Paralympic Sports. I also help others podcast.