Join Tim and the Marathon Mates as Tara shares her deeply personal and inspiring story of running with heart conditions. In this episode of the Flying Runner Podcast, Tara opens up about discovering her cardiac symptoms, undergoing surgery for a pacemaker, and how it has impacted her marathon journey. Learn about her resilience, the supportive 'Cardiac Athletes' community, and get practical tips for runners facing setbacks. Plus, enjoy race recaps from the Sunshine Coast and Townsville Half Marathons, the latest marathon news, and expert advice on training when life gets in the way.

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What we talk about

Having a heart concern or a heart issue doesn't necessarily mean it's the end of your running journey. You can run marathons, continue to chase your dreams, and achieve goals in your life.

The cardiac athletes group is an amazing worldwide community—everyone there is an athlete with heart issues, supporting each other through their journeys and sharing advice you might not even get from your cardiologist.

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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:

00:00:00 - Tara's Heart Journey: Running with a Pacemaker

00:00:30 - Recognizing Heart Symptoms While Training for Marathons

00:01:30 - Running Community Support: Cardiac Athletes Explained

00:03:00 - Half Marathon Recaps: Sunshine Coast and Townsville Experiences

00:05:45 - Dealing with Race Day Challenges: Nutrition, Weather, and Mindset

00:10:47 - Major Marathon News: Berlin, London, and World Records

00:16:16 - Women’s Marathon World Record Updates and Ratification Process

00:21:23 - Diagnosing Heart Conditions: Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Heart Block

00:26:33 - Pacemakers, Ablation, and Returning to Running Safely

00:31:44 - How Heart Issues Affect Daily Life and Marathon Training

00:37:09 - Mental Strategies for Racing with Health Concerns

00:42:24 - Cardiac Athletes: Finding Support and Advice for Runners with Heart Issues

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