Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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 🧡
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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
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 ➡️ 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!
patreon.com/philybowden
Check out my FREE Training plans: 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: glnk.io/4x8j9/philybowden
My Sunglasses: 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: instagram.com/philybowden
Strava: strava.com/athletes/19812903
Want to work with me:
evie@themillaragency.com
Follow Daniel:
Instagram: 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: instagram.com/dangerlimeedits/?hl=en
Website: dangerlime.com
Check out my coaching website: 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
