In this compellingepisode of The Marathon Running Podcast, we have the privilege of exploring theremarkable journeys of Mary Denholme and Sofie Schunk, both Olympic trialsqualifiers at CIM where they both came in at marathoners in the country! Our engaging conversationspans their lives, daily commitments, and the intricacies of their trainingroutines, offering listeners valuable insights into the strategies that led totheir Olympic trials qualification.Sophie, who not onlyworks full-time but also manages life with type one diabetes, provides a uniqueperspective on overcoming additional challenges in the pursuit of marathonexcellence. Meanwhile, Mary, a full-term running coach and former trialattorney, shares her wealth of experience and wisdom gained through years ofdedicated involvement in the sport.Beyond their individualachievements, Mary and Sofie touch upon the essence of running as a team sport.They discuss the power of mutual support during races, emphasizing the positiveimpact of pushing each other and offering a helping hand during challengingmoments. This candid conversation showcases the camaraderie that exists amongrunners, revealing the profound truth that running is not merely an individualpursuit but a collective effort where athletes uplift each other through thehighs and lows of training. Tune in to witness the resilience, determination,and community spirit that define Mary and Sophie's running journeys and inspirerunners of all levels. MARY DENHOLM @eatrunandbemary SOFIE SCHUNK @runwithinsulin Support ourpodcast and check out our RunSwag Tshirts·      Our website: ⁠www.marathonrunningpodcast.com⁠·      Our Instagram: ⁠@runningpodcast⁠·      Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠Amazon Storefront⁠·      Join our Facebook group: ⁠SpeedStriders Facebook Group⁠·      Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast