The Secret Running Obsession of Elite Golfer Charley Hull

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<p>Professional golfer Charley Hull breaks the stereotype that golf is an old man’s sport, revealing how modern players are training like elite athletes.</p><br><p>Charley shares her obsession with running and threshold training, including 4:30am runs on tournament days. She explains how building a runner’s engine has improved her swing speed, recovery, and mental clarity on the course.</p><br><p>She also opens up about the extremes of tour life, from developing a heavy smoking habit during a stressful period to simultaneously chasing a sub-20-minute 5K. She reflects on quitting cold turkey through a high-stakes £10,000 bet filmed on the course, offering a rare look at the contradictions of elite performance.</p><br><p>Charley Hull will compete for her first major title at the 50th AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham &amp; St Annes from 29 July to 2 August, looking to go one better after finishing as runner-up in 2023 and 2025.</p><p>Tickets are available at w<a href="ww.aigwomensopen.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ww.aigwomensopen.com</a></p><br><p>Do Health 👉&nbsp;For your long-term health. Head to <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/dohealth-ut-au&nbsp;to sign up now." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/dohealth-ut-au&nbsp;to sign up now.</a></p><br><p>Better Help 👉 Join Spencer in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/ut-betterhelp-au&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/ut-betterhelp-au&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>Postcode Lottery&nbsp;👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/ut-postcode-au&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/ut-postcode-au&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>Robinhood 👉 Head to <a href="robinhood.com/untapped" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">robinhood.com/untapped</a> to get started and claim your free stock.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>