#4 Julia Paternain - World Championship Medalist, Phone calls from Paula Radcliffe and the Uruguayan President

In this episode of the Out and Back podcast, hosts Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter welcome Julia Paternain, a bronze medalist at the Tokyo World Championships in the marathon. Julia shares her unique journey from a competitive swimming background to becoming a marathon runner, detailing her experiences in college athletics, her training in Flagstaff, and her preparation for the Tokyo marathon. She discusses the challenges she faced, her strategies for success, and the surreal experience of winning a medal for Uruguay. The conversation highlights the importance of community, the emotional aspects of competition, and Julia's plans for the future as she navigates her newfound success. ⁠ Join our Strava group ⁠ Follow us: ⁠Rory’s Strava⁠ ⁠Jacob’s Strava⁠ ⁠Rory’s Instagram⁠ ⁠Jacob’s Instagram⁠ ⁠Rory’s Youtube⁠ Jacob’s Website Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Julia Paternine 02:40 Julia's Unique Background and Journey 11:54 Transition to Flagstaff and Training 17:24 Tokyo World Championships Experience 22:37 The Surreal Experience of Success 24:34 Whirlwind Aftermath of the Race 28:22 Deciding the Next Steps 31:34 Preparing for the Tokyo Marathon 42:20 Momentum and Strategy During the Race 44:30 The Thrill of Finishing in a Stadium Julia Paternine, marathon, Tokyo World Championships, bronze medal, running journey, Flagstaff, training, athlete, sports, competition