The Diagnosis That Changed My Running Career

For the first time, I’m opening up about my ADHD diagnosis, ADHD medication, anti-doping rules in elite sport, and why I ultimately decided to stop taking stimulant medication as a professional marathon runner. In this video, I share my personal experience with ADHD as an elite athlete; from getting diagnosed before the London Marathon, navigating therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) and World Athletics anti-doping rules, to the side effects of ADHD medication during marathon training and recovery. This is not medical advice, just my honest experience learning that ADHD isn’t something I need to “fix”. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling different, overwhelmed, overstimulated, or misunderstood I hope this helps you feel a little less alone 🧡 Shop lululemon now ➡️ https://creatorlink.shop/3OEftaZ (Aff link) Sign up to the mailing list ➡️ https://philybowden.com/pages/newsletter-signup Head over to my Instagram @philybowden for more daily updates and training insights! WANT TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL? To support my running career, the channel and creation of these videos - Check out my Patreon that's linked below, with different levels of support on offer and you can gain access to extra exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/philybowden Check out my FREE Training plans: https://philybowden.com/pages/training-plans Phily’s Favourite - Here are a few things I use everyday that I love: *Just to be transparent these are all affiliate links My Watch: https://glnk.io/4x8j9/philybowden My Sunglasses: https://rstyle.me/+-jsYsfkgoJDyZPjPvzIDPA Wundertrain jacket: https://creatorlink.shop/4qNbMgI Scuba jogger: https://creatorlink.shop/4aH4DbH Scuba hoodie: https://creatorlink.shop/46gTlcM Align high rise short: https://creatorlink.shop/4tHHgYh Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19812903 Want to work with me: evie@themillaragency.com Follow Daniel: Instagram: https://instagram.com/daniel_moves_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Need any videos edited?! Daniel (My husband and the editor of my videos) has got you covered! Drop him a line at: editingbydaniel@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangerlimeedits/?hl=en Website: https://www.dangerlime.com/ Check out my coaching website: https://www.philybowden.com Topics covered: ➡️ ADHD diagnosis journey ➡️ ADHD medication side effects ➡️ Marathon training with ADHD ➡️ Anti-doping & TUE exemptions ➡️ Mental health in elite sport ➡️ Why I stopped taking ADHD medication #adhd #philybowden #marathontraining #running #mentalhealth #adhdawarenessmonth #adhdawareness #londonmarathon #marathonrunner #adhdinwomen #mentalhealthawareness #runningmotivation #worldathletics #runnerlife #neurodivergent