Laura Taborda: Running Beyond Limits

Portugal’s Steeplechase Champion on Discipline, Recovery, and the Road to the Olympics

This week on Podcast Portugal, we sit down with Laura Taborda — Portuguese national steeplechase champion and professional Adidas athlete — to explore the rhythm of an athlete’s life both on and off the track.

Laura opens up about training schedules, recovering from injury, and the balance between fragility and strength that defines an elite runner’s mindset. We discuss the power of consistency, discipline, and motivation, and how brands like Adidas play a vital role in helping athletes chase their dreams.

From running culture and the rise of running club dating, to finding community and social connection through sport, Laura shares a refreshingly honest perspective on staying active and grounded. With the European Cross Country Championships coming to Lagoa, Algarve in December 2025 and the Olympic qualification requiring a new Portuguese national record, the road ahead is as inspiring as it is demanding.

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