Nov 27, 2025
"I stopped trying to prove them
wrong, and started trying to prove myself right."
Lanni Marchant’s athletic evolution is nothing short of inspiring.
In this 200th episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, the
Rio 2016 Olympian and one of Canada's fastest women gets vulnerable
about the reality of professional running and opens up candidly
about the hurdles she faced off the track. We dive deep into
Lanni's unconventional start, her candid and ongoing recovery from
an eating disorder, and the resilience required to bounce back from
injury.
Now in her forties, Lanni explains why strength training is the key
to longevity and how she redefined success on her own terms with a
massive shift in mindset.
Don't miss this powerful conversation on resilience,
self-awareness, and the holistic health of the modern
runner.
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Learn more about Lanni at: https://www.instagram.com/lannimarchant/
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