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Berlin 26.2 Podcast: Episode 26

Berlin 26.2 - Joan Pons Laplana - Like Usain Bolt, I am the fastest man dress as a Christmas cracker

In this episode of Berlin 26.2 podcast, Joan Pons Laplana from Sheffield, UK shares his running journey. Joan started running during the pandemic by recommendation from his mental health counselor to see if it helps him with PTSD that he developed as a nurse during pandemic. After his first run he slept for straight 8 hours in months and never looked back. On top of it he is the fastest marathoner in Christmas Cracker costume which got him to Guinness Book of World Records in 2023 Berlin Marathon. He also had another record in Guinness Books in 2022 but was broken a couple of months after. 2023 Berlin Marathon was his 2nd World Majors. Enjoy his incredible story! #berlin #berlinmarathon #berlinmarathon2023 #worldmarathonmajors #running

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Show Notes

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0:00 Intro

1:18 Background

2:29 2023 Berlin Marathon and getting into Guinness Book of World Records as fasted man in a Christmas cracker costume 4:12 Why run in Christmas Cracker

11:36 From Couch to Marathon in 7 Months

13:59 Being a nurse during pandemic, developing PTSD and getting into running

19:51 Support system

22:31 What’s next for Joan?

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